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President Donald Trump announced three key leadership additions to his administration on Thursday, including a special envoy to combat antisemitism.
The president shared the updates in three unique posts to his Truth Social account.
“I am proud to nominate Yehuda Kaploun as the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador-at-Large. Yehuda is a successful businessman, and staunch advocate for the Jewish Faith and the Rights of his people to live and worship free from persecution,” Trump wrote.
“With Anti-Semitism dangerously on the rise, Yehuda will be the strongest Representative for Americans and Jews across the Globe, and promote PEACE. Congratulations Yehuda!” he added.
Trump also announced former North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Walker as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
“A former pastor, Mark was elected unanimously to House Leadership, and did an incredible job as Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security’s Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee. As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Mark helped us secure many Victories. In his new role, Mark will work incredibly hard to expose Human Rights Violations, champion Faith, and help us secure Life Saving Results,” Trump stated.
“Congratulations to Mark, his wonderful wife, Dr. Kelly Walker, a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, and their three children,” he wrote.
Walker posted his thanks to Trump in a post to X following the announcement.
“Thank you @realDonaldTrump for the honor of being selected to serve as Ambassador at Large Nomination of International Religious Freedom. As a former minister, along with serving in Congressional leadership, I’m open-eyed to the bad actors and regions committing these atrocities against people of faith,” Walker stated.
“I await the Senate confirmation process and look forward to working with VP Vance, Susie Wiles, Secretary Rubio, Director Ratcliffe and the incredible team @POTUS has assembled,” he said.
The president also announced William “Billy” Marshall III as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
“Billy has a distinguished Law Enforcement career, rising from the ranks of the West Virginia State Police to serving as the current Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation,” Trump said.
“Billy is a Strong Advocate for LAW AND ORDER. He understands the struggles of our prisons better than anyone, and will help fix our broken Criminal Justice System. Congratulations Billy, you will inspire us all!” he concluded.
