"Former Congressman David Brat to Take on New Role as US Ambassador to Australia. In a move that marks the end to a 15-month diplomatic void in Canberra, former Virginia congressman David Brat has been named by President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia. Brat, a Republican, served two terms in the House of Representatives until his defeat in 2018, where he lost a close election to a Democratic challenger. With his background in Congress and experience in international trade, Brat is poised to play a key role in strengthening US-Australia relations and navigating the complexities of the Indo-Pacific region."
David Brat represented Virginia in the House of Representatives for two termsDonald Trump has named the former Virginia congressman David Brat to be the next US ambassador to Australia, ending a 15-month vacancy in Canberra.Brat served two terms in Congress until 2018 when he was defeated by a Democrat in a close race. Continue reading...
