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‘Alpha-Male’ Influencer Nick Adams Dropped as US Ambassador to Malaysia, Claims He Has Been Promoted
The US withdrew Adams after protests over his Islamophobic remarks; a career diplomat will replace him amid stalled Senate confirmation, officials said.
- On Feb 24, the United States dropped Nick Adams as its nominated ambassador to Malaysia, a US diplomatic source confirmed to The Straits Times.
- Picked in July last year, Adams's nomination was never formalised and returned to US President Donald Trump under Senate Rule XXXI on Jan 3.
- His history of remarks prompted Malaysian protesters outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur last week, fueled by his disparaging comments about Islam and an AI-generated image post recently.
- Adams confirmed he will not become US ambassador to Malaysia and wrote he has been 'promoted' to a different role to be announced soon, while a career diplomat is expected to replace him and Iskandar Fareez welcomed the news.
- Malaysia-US ties are strained amid tariffs and geopolitics, with Ambassador Edgard Kagan, outgoing US ambassador to Kuala Lumpur, concluding his posting on Feb 16 amid criticism, prompting calls for a skilled envoy.
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‘Alpha-male’ influencer Nick Adams dropped as US ambassador to Malaysia, claims he has been promoted
Adams’ nomination by US President Donald Trump last year had sparked controversy due to reportedly misogynistic remarks the right-wing commentator has made, as well as his public support for Israel in 2024.
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The AgeAustralian ‘alpha male’ Nick Adams dumped as Trump’s ambassador to Malaysia
The MAGA diehard and author - who was once deputy mayor of Sydney’s Ashfield - told this masthead he has been promoted to a new role that will soon be revealed.
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