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Ambassadorial Appointments and Transatlantic Relations
This chapter examines the criteria for ambassadorial appointments in the Trump administration, emphasizing how loyalty has overshadowed traditional qualifications. It discusses the implications of these choices for international relations, particularly with Germany and France, and the potential shift in transatlantic dynamics. The conversation highlights the normalization of authoritarianism and the challenges facing future European leadership in countering such influences.