President-elect Donald Trump has selected Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor, for a significant public relations position within the State Department. Crowley has been nominated for the roles of Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol, all of which require Senate approval.
In her role, reported The Hill, Crowley will play a leading role in organizing major U.S.-hosted international events, such as the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations in 2026, the FIFA World Cup the same year, and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Trump shared the announcement on his platform, Truth Social, describing Crowley as “an extraordinary Representative of our Country” and extending his congratulations.
Crowley previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs during Trump’s first term. Her time in the administration came after she stepped back from an earlier nomination for Senior Communications Director of the National Security Council. This withdrawal followed allegations that she plagiarized parts of her 2012 book and doctoral dissertation at Columbia University. Although she dismissed the claims as a “political hit job,” Columbia later confirmed “localized instances of plagiarism,” which led her to revise parts of her dissertation.
Since then, Ivy League universities, like Columbia, have been slammed with plagiarism charges, including from some Ivy League presidents and the Democratic nominee for president was found to have copied her book from sources.
Despite the controversy, Trump has voiced strong support for Crowley, highlighting her achievements as a New York Times bestselling author and her reputation as a respected political and foreign affairs commentator for Fox News. He also praised her service during his previous administration, describing her work as “an incredible job.”
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