President Donald Trump recently nominated Matthew Whitaker, a former acting attorney general and Trump loyalist, to be the United States ambassador to NATO. Whitaker is seen as a crucial liaison with foreign allies, particularly amid criticisms of Trump’s pro-Russia statements during the Russia-Ukraine War. While Trump commended Whitaker’s loyalty and strength, Whitaker has a controversial history that includes failed political bids, ties to a defrauding company, and suspicions of being a mole for Trump in the Justice Department.
Whitaker’s combative appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee, refusal to answer questions about his conversations with Trump, and subsequent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago raise concerns about his ethics and accountability. Reports also suggest that Whitaker was involved in lobbying for presidential pardons after leaving the Department of Justice.
Despite not being a registered lobbyist, Whitaker has been vocal in right-wing media attacking President Joe Biden and his family. If approved as ambassador to NATO, Whitaker would join other controversial figures in Trump’s new cabinet. His history of questionable actions and associations will likely raise eyebrows among critics and allies alike.
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