1. Dismissal of Several Biden-Appointed Ambassadors – The National Association of Foreign Affairs (NAFA), the union of U.S. diplomats, issued a statement saying that several U.S. ambassadors appointed during the Biden administration have been asked by the Trump administration to leave their posts early next year.
2. Seizure of Another Oil Tanker in Venezuelan Waters – According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, U.S. personnel boarded and seized a vessel off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday. The vessel, a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, was destined for Asia. It is understood that the vessel was not subject to U.S. sanctions.
3. Nomination of Deputy Commander of Special Operations Command to Head Southern Command – U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays announced that Trump has nominated Francis Donovan, Deputy Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to head Southern Command, responsible for U.S. military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. This personnel change comes as the Trump administration strengthens its military deployment in the Caribbean.
4. Endorsement of Blackman's Candidacy for New York Governor – Trump: The highly respected and popular Bruce Blackman is running for the next governor of New York. As Nassau County Executive, he works tirelessly with the brave heroes of ICE, Border Patrol, and law enforcement to keep our borders secure and stop immigration crime. Blackman is a remarkable man, and without hesitation, I fully support him as governor of the once-great New York State.
