Office of the Governor of Iowa(NEW YORK) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as his pick for the next U.S. ambassador to China, Trump transition spokesman Jason Miller said Wednesday.
Branstad has accepted the offer, Miller said. He also noted that Trump announced the pick in closed-press remarks at a fundraiser in New York City Wednesday morning. A formal paper statement announcing the pick is expected later Wednesday.
The position will require Senate confirmation.
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