Geoff Freeman of the U.S. Travel Association endorses Monica Crowley’s nomination as Chief of Protocol, highlighting her role in major upcoming U.S. events and her extensive qualifications.
WASHINGTON – Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement on the announcement of the nomination of Monica Crowley as Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol.
Monica will be the Administration Representative for major U.S. hosted events, including America’s 250th Birthday in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
“During my First Term, Monica did an incredible job as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs. For her exceptional service, she received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Department. Monica is a New York Times bestselling author, and has been a popular anchor, and political and foreign affairs analyst, for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, among others. A graduate of Colgate University, she holds two Master’s degrees, and a Doctorate in International Relations, from Columbia University. She will be an extraordinary Representative of our Country.” said US President Donald J. Trump.
“The U.S. travel industry welcomes the nomination of Monica Crowley to serve in the pivotal role of Chief of Protocol in the Trump administration. The speed with which this decision was made gives us great confidence that President-elect Trump will seek to maximize the opportunities of the decade of sports and events that lies ahead, from the Ryder Cup and World Cup to America’s 250thanniversary and the Olympics. These landmark moments will attract millions of travelers to America and showcase the best of our great nation while creating a lasting benefit to our economy.”
Monica Crowley is a former online opinion editor for The Washington Times and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Following Trump’s election victory, it was announced in December 2016 that Crowley would join the Trump administration as a deputy national security advisor. Following this announcement on July 16, 2019, Trump announced Crowley’s appointment as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs in the Treasury Department. Crowley replaced Tony Sayegh, who left the position in May, as the top spokeswoman for Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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