OAN Staff James Meyers
8:29 AM – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Heisman trophy winner and one-time U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas on Tuesday.
Trump cited Walker’s involvement in youth sports and his continued support for military veterans across America during his announcement.
“A successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Great, Herschel has been a tireless advocate for youth sports. During my First Term, he served as Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,” Trump continued.
“Herschel has traveled to over 400 Military installations around the World, removing the stigma surrounding mental health. He represented the United States at the 1992 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. bobsled team.”
Walker, who is known for being a massive Trump supporter, ran for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2022, but lost to Democrat Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.).
The 62-year-old Walker was a football star at the University of Georgia where he played for three years and won the Heisman Trophy, which is given to the best player in college football that season, in 1982.
He also played 15 seasons in the NFL, including for the Dallas Cowboys before he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in what was considered a huge move at the time. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants.
He also played three seasons for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League, which was owned by Trump for a time before the league disbanded.
Additionally, Trump announced Nicole McGraw as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Croatia. Trump described her as a “philanthropist, businesswoman, and World renowned art collector.”
“Nicole has brought fine art to the People through her work leading CANVAS Art Charities, and raised Millions of Dollars for neglected and abused children as a Board Member of Place of Hope,” Trump wrote. “She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Art History and Studio Art. Congratulations Nicole!”
After issuing the nominations, Trump ended with a note warning Senate Republicans not to make deals with Democrats to “fast track” nominations this month.
“To all Senate Republicans: NO DEAL WITH DEMOCRATS TO FAST TRACK NOMINATIONS AT THE END OF THIS CONGRESS,” Trump wrote. “I won the biggest mandate in 129 years. I will make my appointments of Very Qualified People in January when I am sworn in.”
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