Gay Trump donor & former Democrat Bill White tapped as Belgium ambassador

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Gay Trump donor & former Democrat Bill White tapped as Belgium ambassador

^{Published on 2024-12-17 16:40:53 - MSN}

Donald Trump announced his selection of Bill White
a gay businessperson and Republican donor who dropped Hillary Clinton the night she lost the 2016 election
as Ambassador to Belgium. White, 57, along with his husband,

Bill White, a prominent gay Republican donor and former Democrat, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. White, who previously ran for mayor of Houston as a Democrat, has since become a significant financial backer of Republican causes, notably contributing to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign. His political journey reflects a shift from Democratic to Republican affiliations, highlighted by his support for GOP candidates and his role in the Log Cabin Republicans, an organization advocating for conservative gay rights. His nomination comes at a time when the U.S. seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties with Belgium, a key NATO ally, amidst various global challenges. If confirmed, White would join a small but growing list of openly gay ambassadors, showcasing a diversity in U.S. diplomatic representation.

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