President Donald Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, but the Senate has just over 30 days to consider his confirmation before the current session ends. The timing could also leave Hunt’s Texas district without representation if he leaves Congress before his successor takes office.
Incumbent senator whom Hunt challenged in the Republican primary
ALSO MENTIONED Chase Untermeyer, Former U.S. ambassador to Qatar and expert quoted on nomination timing; George W. Bush, Former president named in Untermeyer's credentials; Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, whose ability to call a special election is discussed; John Abizaid, Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia cited as a comparison
Jewish Insider · 1w agoTrump’s pick for Saudi ambassador once suggested kingdom is not a ‘true ally’
Incumbent senator whom Hunt challenged in the Republican primary
ALSO MENTIONED Chase Untermeyer, Former U.S. ambassador to Qatar and expert quoted on nomination timing; George W. Bush, Former president named in Untermeyer's credentials; Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, whose ability to call a special election is discussed; John Abizaid, Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia cited as a comparison
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