(CNN) President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate retired Army colonel and frequent Fox News guest Douglas Macgregor as the next US ambassador to Germany. If confirmed, Macgregor would take on the post following the departure of controversial former Ambassador Richard Grenell , who formally left the role at the beginning of June. Macgregor's nomination has been in the works for weeks. In a statement from the White House on Monday, Macgregor is described as "a decorated combat veteran, author, and a consultant" and "an expert on force design and grand strategy." According to the White House, "Macgregor worked in support of Ambassador (Richard) Holbrooke's team during the Proximity Talks in Dayton, Ohio," which were negotiations hosted by the US in 1995 to end the war in Bosnia.

Source: CNN July 27, 2020 22:30 UTC