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Ivanka for Ambassador? Trump approves

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 10 Oct 2018, 2:48PM
Ivanka Trump would be 'incredible' as the Ambassador to the UN, her father said. (Photo / File)

Ivanka for Ambassador? Trump approves

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 10 Oct 2018, 2:48PM

Who better to represent the US at the United Nations than the President's daughter?

That's what Donald Trump seemed to think when asked by a reporter earlier.

The President is seeking a new ambassador, after Nikki Haley resigned from her post this morning.

Asked about the possibility of Ivanka Trump taking the role, Trump said she would be "incredible" in the role.

"There's nothing to do with nepotism, but I want to tell you, the people that know know that Ivanka would be dynamite."

Ivanka has tweeted out to say that she will not replace Haley.

Trump says he's narrowed down a short list of five people to replace U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley at the United Nations.

Talking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said that former White House adviser Dina Powell is among those on the short list.

Asked about U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, Trump said he "absolutely" would consider him but would rather keep him where he is because he is "doing such a good job."

He is expected to announce Haley's successor in a few weeks.

- with content from AP

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