U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Bazzi, of Lebanese origin, as the United States ambassador to Tunisia.
Bazzi, who has been in office since 2021, was the second mayor in Metro Detroit to be selected this year to serve as a U.S. diplomat.
“Bazzi worked hard during the 2024 presidential election to help us secure our historic victory, and I look forward to seeing great things he will accomplish for or nation,” the president on the platform Truth Social.
Bazzi posted a statement on Facebook that reads
“Today, I am honored and appreciate President Donald Trump’s appointment to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia. Among the distinct countries I have visited over the years, I hold a great affinity to Tunisia and its honorable parliament members—along with the people I met while touring orphanages, women’s career institutions, schools, and a multitude of companies which distinguish the country’s rising presence in the region. With my visits oversees, the parliament cohort’s visits to the U.S., and the relations we have established over the years, I am excited to return and honorably represent our Country in Tunisia as its U.S. Ambassador. My purpose is to continue serving in capacities which make an impact, promote peace and diplomatic partnerships, which benefit our Country and enhance global relations.”
