President Trump Nominates Outgoing Texas Representative Wesley Hunt as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has nominated outgoing Texas Representative Wesley Hunt to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The White House formally transmitted Hunt's nomination to the Senate on Monday. Hunt, 44, was first elected to represent Texas’ 38th congressional district in 2022. He recently ran an unsuccessful primary challenge against Senator John Cornyn, placing third with approximately 14% of the vote, and was expected to leave Capitol Hill after the November midterm elections. Hunt has been a strong supporter of President Trump's agenda during his tenure in Congress. His nomination comes as the Trump administration seeks to deepen cooperation with Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to hold a hearing for Hunt's confirmation, though a date has not yet been set. This appointment would place Hunt in a significant diplomatic role amidst ongoing U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with the kingdom, including a recent 30-year comm...
