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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Monica Crowley? Trump's new chief of protocol
Monica Crowley was officially sworn in as ambassador and chief of protocol of the United States by the Senate on May 30. Crowley was officially nominated to this position last year, December, 2024 by the US President 's administration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Expressing her excitement, she shared the news on X, I'm so honored to be CONFIRMED by the Senate to serve as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States!" "Deeply grateful to President Trump & the Senate for the privilege of representing our great country at home & abroad. Excited to get back to work for the greatest President and for America!", she added. Previously, she has served as Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States of America. Who is Monica Crowley? Crowley was born in Arizona. She is one of 'The New York Times best-selling author' for her books, "What The (Bleep) Just Happened?" and "The Happy Warrior's Guide to the Great American Comeback". She holds a dual Master's degree from Colgate University and also has a doctorate in International Relations from Columbia University. She has served as assistant secretary of the treasury for public affairs during President Trump's first term in office. She has received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor given by the department for her exceptional service. A high-profile TV and radio personality, she served as a popular television anchor and political and foreign affairs analyst for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, ABC News, NBC News, and other national networks. She is also the host of podcast series, " The Monica Crowley Podcast". Earlier in her career, she served as the foreign policy assistant to former US President Richard Nixon from 1990 until his death in 1994, as reported by Richard Nixon foundation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She also wrote two bestsellers sharing her experiences working with Nixon, "Nixon Off the Record" and "Nixon in Winter". She has contributed for many national publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times and Newsweek. She has been a guest-lecturer at Yale, Columbia, Rutgers and MIT universities.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Monica Crowley clears Senate confirmation for key State Department ambassadorship
Conservative author, media figure and former Treasury official Monica Crowley was confirmed late Monday to become assistant secretary of state and chief of protocol with the rank of ambassador. Crowley, who was a longtime former Fox News contributor and foreign affairs analyst, previously served in the first Trump administration and received the Alexander Hamilton Award from the Treasury Department during that time. "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," President Donald Trump said in a December statement announcing her nomination. Crowley holds a doctorate in international relations from Columbia University. Dnc Vice Chair Slams Trump As Punk, Would-be Dictator In Fiery Pa Town Hall The Arizona native grew up in New Jersey and began her career in former President Richard Nixon's post-presidency, when she worked as a research assistant. Read On The Fox News App Her book, "Nixon Off the Record," was published in the wake of that role. She joined Fox News Channel in 1996 – the same year it hit the airwaves – and often appeared with host Sean Hannity on "Hannity" and its predecessor "Hannity & Colmes," with the late Alan Colmes. Who Is The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested For Trespassing At Ice Detention Center? She also starred in one episode of "House of Cards," where she played herself – and also hosted the syndicated "Monica Crowley Show." She has received several other awards, including Woman of the Year in 2010 from the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. During Trump's first term, she backed out of a National Security Council role when allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation surfaced. Crowley rejected the claims as a "hit job." The U.S. Travel Association lauded her nomination, saying that she will serve a "pivotal role" in the Trump administration. "The speed with which this decision was made gives us great confidence that … Trump will seek to maximize the opportunities of the decade of sports and events that lies ahead," said CEO Geoff Freeman. "Landmark moments [she will be involved in planning] will attract millions of travelers to America and showcase the best of our great nation while creating a lasting benefit to our economy."Original article source: Monica Crowley clears Senate confirmation for key State Department ambassadorship
