David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador
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- ABC News (Australia)seen 8 Aug, 15:55description edited
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After nearly 20 months of the role being vacant, the Trump administration has confirmed the appointment of a former Republican congressman as ambassador to Australia.After nearly 20 months of the role being vacant, the US Senate has confirmed the appointment of a former Republican congressman as ambassador to Australia.
- ABC News (Australia)seen 9 Aug, 06:38headline rewritten
What to know about Trump's pick for US ambassador to AustraliaWhat we know about Trump's new US ambassador to Australia
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World23:50first to report
Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US ambassador to Australia, after the role had been left vacant for 18 months. Brat’s confirmation was among more than 70 votes pushed through the Senate by Republicans on Friday, Washington time, before...
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)00:29edited after publishing
After nearly 20 months of the role being vacant, the US Senate has confirmed the appointment of a former Republican congressman as ambassador to Australia.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)05:26edited after publishing
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What to know about Trump's pick for US ambassador to AustraliaThe new US ambassador to Australia, David Brat, says critical minerals, commercial diplomacy and defence cooperation are his top priorities in Canberra.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories18:45
Meet Dave Brat, the US ambassador who ‘can speak Trump’ in Canberra Politico He was a canary in the coalmine for Trumpism. Now he’s heading to Canberra SMH.com.au Trump’s man in Canberra brings God, markets and AUKUS Independent Australia Trump’s Aussie diplomat bound for Canberra after Senate nod AFR David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador The Guardian
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- Politico Europe02:48
Once an insurgent rabble-rouser in Congress, Brat is now a Trump world insider sent to Australia as tariffs and Pacific tensions test the relationship.