Matthew Whitaker’s Views on NATO, Ukraine Unclear Amid Trump Appointment [Video]

Matthew Whitaker, who has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO, has not said much about the alliance or foreign policy.

Whitaker, who was selected by the president-elect on Wednesday, has no background in foreign policy or national security. Instead, his background is in law enforcement, having served as a U.S. attorney in Iowa from 2004 to 2009 and as acting U.S. attorney general between November 2018 and February 2019.

While he has not directly spoken about foreign policy, he has made clear his America-First position, a trait that was praised by Trump when he posted about Whitaker’s selection on Truth Social.

“Matt is a strong warrior and a loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended,” Trump said. “Matt will strengthen relationships without NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.”

Whitaker has frequently criticized the federal criminal cases against Trump, repeating Trump’s rhetoric about …