Lake is a former Phoenix news anchor and Arizona political figure.

PHOENIX — President Donald Trump nominated Kari Lake as the United States ambassador to Jamaica. 

Lake’s nomination was among several nominations Trump sent to the Senate Monday. 

Lake posted on her X page, thanking President Trump for his nomination.

“Jamaica is a country I know very well, full of incredible people, and if confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our nations, advancing America’s interests abroad, and building on the deep friendship shared by the American and Jamaican people,” Lake said in her post. 



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Lake is a former Phoenix news anchor and Arizona political figure. 

She ran for Arizona governor in 2022 against Katie Hobbs and for Senate in 2024 against Ruben Gallego, losing both races. 

Lake currently leads the United States Agency for Global Media. She was appointed to this role by President Trump. 

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