Who Is Trump’s New Representative in London?

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Is the Prime Minister Strengthening Ties with Donald Trump?
On Monday, the prime minister hinted at a deepening alliance with the U.S., declaring plans to invest “more deeply than ever” in the special relationship between the two nations. This comes as Donald Trump confirmed his pick for the next U.S. Ambassador to the UK. Could this be a sign of closer collaboration between the two leaders?

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