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Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’
South China Morning Post Wednesday 22 July 2026, 10:13 UTC By Iman Muttaqin Yusof 1 min read
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The United States has turned to a career Middle East diplomat for its next ambassador to Malaysia, a sharp change in tone after an earlier nominee known for his “alpha male” bravado, pro-Israel posts and culture-war commentary drew protests in the Muslim-majority country. US President Donald Trump nominated Joshua Harris for the Kuala Lumpur posting after his previous nomination of Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams lapsed in the Senate. The White House sent Harris’s...

The United States has turned to a career Middle East diplomat for its next ambassador to Malaysia, a sharp change in tone after an earlier nominee known for his “alpha male” bravado, pro-Israel posts and culture-war commentary drew protests in the Muslim-majority country. US President Donald Trump nominated Joshua Harris for the Kuala Lumpur posting after his previous nomination of Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams lapsed in the Senate. The White House sent Harris’s nomination... [Image text:] LIVEAT NOTREDAME NICK ADAMS ALPHA MALE
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