Nomination Announcement
President-elect nominated Brian Burch, president of , to be the next U.S. ambassador to the , highlighting Burch's devout Catholicism and leadership in expanding CatholicVote.
Burch expressed deep honor and humility upon receiving the nomination, emphasizing his commitment to promoting the dignity of all people and the common good through his future diplomacy with the Vatican.
Background and Support
CatholicVote, under Burch's leadership, endorsed Trump and spent over $10 million in support of his campaign, especially targeting Vice President 's policies. This strategy contributed to Trump winning the Catholic vote by a significant margin.
Burch's nomination is seen as a continuation of Trump's focus on appointing individuals who align with his administration's pro-life and religious freedom policies, following the tenure of and as ambassadors to the Holy See.