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Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’
Trump nominated Joshua Harris, a Middle East diplomat, as the new US ambassador to Malaysia after the previous nominee, Nick Adams, faced protests and his nomination lapsed in the Senate. Harris replaces Adams, known for his 'alpha male' bravado and pro-Israel posts, in a shift in tone for the envoy role.
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