Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
President Trump has nominated Kimberly Greenwood to serve as the United States ambassador to Barbados. Greenwood is the wife of Lee Greenwood, the singer known for the song "God Bless the USA." The nomination places her in a diplomatic role representing U.S. interests in the Caribbean. While several reports identify her by name and specific destination, other sources describe the appointment more broadly as a Caribbean ambassador job.
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- ✓ Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood to be the U.S. ambassador to Barbados.
- ✓ Kimberly Greenwood is the wife of singer Lee Greenwood.
- ✓ Lee Greenwood is the performer of "God Bless the USA."
What changed
Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood for the ambassadorship to Barbados.
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Trump nominates Kimberly Greenwood as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump has nominated Kimberly Greenwood to serve as the United States ambassador to Barbados. Greenwood is the wife of Lee Greenwood, the singer known for the song "God Bless the USA." The nomination places her in a diplomatic role representing U.S. interests in the Caribbean. While several reports identify her by name and specific destination, other sources describe the appointment more broadly as a Caribbean ambassador job.
Why it matters
Lee Greenwood is a favorite singer of Donald Trump. Kimberly Greenwood is described by one source as a pageant queen.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood to be the U.S. ambassador to Barbados.
- Kimberly Greenwood is the wife of singer Lee Greenwood.
- Lee Greenwood is the performer of "God Bless the USA."
Still unconfirmed
- Kimberly Greenwood is a pageant queen.
What to watch next
- Senate confirmation hearings for the nomination
- Official announcement of the appointment date
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (7)
- The Seattle Times — Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
- CBS News — Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
- The Daily Beast — Pageant Queen Wife of Trump’s Favorite Singer Scores New Job
- Country Insider — Kimberly Greenwood Nominated For U.S. Ambassador Role.
- The Washington Post — Kimberly Greenwood, wife of Lee, is nominated to be ambassador to Barbados
- Newser — Trump Nominates Wife of Go-To Singer for Ambassador
- The Independent — Trump taps God Bless the USA singer’s wife for major Caribbean ambassador job
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