Tue Dec 17 01:29:05 UTC 2024: ## Trump Taps Former Diplomat and Investment Banker George Glass as US Ambassador to Japan
**Washington, D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to nominate George Glass as the next US Ambassador to Japan. Glass, an Oregon businessman with a background in diplomacy and investment banking, brings a unique blend of experience to the role.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, highlighted Glass’s previous experience as US Ambassador to Portugal during his first term, as well as his leadership as president of an investment bank. The President-elect emphasized Glass’s business acumen as a key asset in the ambassadorial position.
Glass, a prominent fundraiser for Trump’s 2024 campaign, served as Ambassador to Portugal from 2017 to 2021. His business career includes founding MGG Development LLC, a Lake Oswego-based real estate firm, and a long tenure as president and vice-chair of Pacific Crest Securities, a Portland investment bank he founded. This diverse background, spanning both the public and private sectors, is expected to inform his approach to representing US interests in Japan.
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