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The United States Senate confirms Matthew Whitaker as the nation's ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a 52-45 vote. Whitaker, who previously served as acting Attorney General during President Donald Trump's first term, assumes this pivotal diplomatic role despite limited experience in foreign policy and national security.
During his confirmation hearing, Whitaker assures senators of the administration's unwavering commitment to NATO, describing it as "ironclad." He emphasizes his intention to advocate for increased defense spending among member nations, aligning with President Trump's longstanding calls for equitable burden-sharing within the alliance.
