President Trump appoints Duke Buchan as new US ambassador to Morocco

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Duke Buchan III as the new U.S. ambassador to Morocco, stating that he would play a critical role in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.

“I am pleased to announce that Duke Buchan III will serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

“Duke will play a pivotal role as we strengthen peace, freedom, and prosperity for both our countries,” he added.

Duke Buchan III, a businessman and diplomat, served as his country’s ambassador to Spain and Andorra in the first Trump administration, a position he held from 2017 to 2021.

Born in 1963, Duke Buchan is known for his extensive work in both finance and diplomacy. He studied economics and Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.

After finishing his studies, Buchan built a successful career in global finance. He began his career at Merrill Lynch, where he gained expertise in global corporate finance and investment banking. He later worked at Maverick Capital, managing investments in banks and financial services.
All ambassadorial nominations require Senate confirmation before the nominees can assume their posts.