Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support on Israel views

Amer Ghalib faces tough questioning from Republicans over past anti-Israel stances at his confirmation hearing for Kuwait ambassadorship, putting his nomination at risk.

Hamtramck, Michigan, mayor Amer Ghalib at his Senate confirmation hearing to become President Trump's ambassador to Kuwait, October 23, 2025

Hamtramck, Michigan, mayor Amer Ghalib at his Senate confirmation hearing to become President Trump's ambassador to Kuwait, October 23, 2025

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ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

OCTOBER 24, 2025 05:39