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WSJ.COM | Trump Expected to Nominate a New Ambassador to Afghanistan

  • esther17376
  • Jul 21
  • 1 min read
William Ruger smiles in a professional headshot taken in a modern office setting, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with blurred signage in the background. William Ruger has been publicly supported by John McEntee.

SEPT 4, 2020 — As the Trump administration moved to wind down America’s longest war, William Ruger—a staunch advocate for full withdrawal—was expected to be tapped as ambassador to Afghanistan. The article reflects a broader shift in foreign policy strategy under Trump, with McEntee playing a key role behind the scenes to align key appointments with that vision. The goal: stop rewarding people who undermine the President’s agenda, and start staffing for results.


 
 

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