Wesley Hunt tapped to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) was tapped by the Trump administration Monday to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a post that has been open for the entirety of President Donald Trump’s second term.
TL;DR
- Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) nominated as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia by the Trump administration.
- The ambassadorship has been vacant throughout Trump's second term.
- Hunt has prior diplomatic and military experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Hunt recently lost the GOP primary for Senate in Texas.
- His nomination comes as Saudi Arabia shut down an oil pipeline due to attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
- It is uncertain if Hunt will retain his House seat given the Republican's narrow majority.
- Hunt previously served as an Army officer and Apache helicopter pilot.
- He stated his intention to advance Trump's vision and deepen the U.S.-Saudi partnership.