Monica Crowley, a former contributor to Fox News, was reportedly nominated for a senior public relations role in the State Department by President-elect Trump on Wednesday.
The nomination of Crowley for the position of “Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol” was announced by Trump.
He stated that this position will be responsible for overseeing major events that are hosted by the United States, such as the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Independence Day in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
I am deeply humbled to be nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State and Chief of Protocol of the United States of America.
It was the honor of my life to serve in his first administration – and it will be an even greater honor to… pic.twitter.com/VIkIMyti4r
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) December 4, 2024
“I am honored to nominate Monica Elizabeth Crowley, Ph.D. to serve as Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States of America. Monica will be the Administration Representative for major U.S. hosted events, including America’s 250th Birthday in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.” Trump wrote.
“During my First Term, Monica did an incredible job as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs. For her exceptional service, she received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Department. Monica is a New York Times bestselling author, and has been a popular anchor, and political and foreign affairs analyst, for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, among others.” he added.
“A graduate of Colgate University, she holds two Master’s degrees, and a Doctorate in International Relations, from Columbia University. She will be an extraordinary Representative of our Country. Congratulations Monica!” he concluded.
It is necessary for the Senate to provide confirmation for the position of chief of protocol within the State Department.
Crowley was appointed to the position of assistant secretary of the Treasury for public affairs during the first term of President Trump’s administration.
She took the position after resigning from her position as senior communications director for Trump’s National Security Council in response to claims that she had plagiarized portions of her best-selling book from 2012 and her doctoral dissertation from Columbia University.
Crowley was a New York Times bestselling author, as well as a famous anchor and political and global affairs expert for Fox News.
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