US Edition‘Not Welcome Here’: Malaysia Lashes Out at ‘Zionist’ US Envoy Pick Nick Adams
MALAYSIA, JUL 14 – Malaysian groups cite Nick Adams' history of extremist and Islamophobic remarks as reasons to reject his ambassadorial appointment, reflecting concerns over national dignity and diplomacy.
- The Trump administration's decision to appoint conservative commentator Nick Adams as the United States’ envoy to Malaysia has generated significant backlash, according to reports dated July 14, 2025.
- Opposition arose due to Adams' far-right views, inflammatory remarks on Islam, and strong support for Israel, which many view as provocative against Malaysia's pro-Palestinian stance.
- Several Malaysian political groups, including PKR Youth and PAS Youth, condemned Adams' nomination and planned protests or formal memorandums, urging a more moderate envoy aligned with Malaysia’s values.
- Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil clarified that no official memorandum on Adams’ appointment had reached the Cabinet, emphasizing the diplomatic 'agrément' process requiring host-country approval before confirmation.
- The nomination highlights tensions in US-Malaysia relations amid ongoing trade negotiations and suggests Malaysia may informally delay or reject Adams to uphold national dignity without jeopardizing bilateral ties.
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Malaysia in a tight spot as pressure builds to reject Trump’s ‘alpha
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s government is facing mounting calls to reject a self-styled “alpha male” influencer picked by President Donald Trump to be US ambassador, in what could risk damaging ties at a critical time of tariff talks between the two countries. The White House has proposed 40-year-old author and outspoken political commentator Nick Adams to the Senate as its
Trump proposed to the Senate last week the appointment of Nick Adams, ultra-conservative influencer, as ambassador of the Muslim-majority country. Adams is a strong advocate of the Republican leader, as well as famous for his inflammatory speeches with Islamophobic and pro-Israeli jokes US President Donald Trump has appointed the ultra-right influencer Nick Adams American ambassador to Malaysia. Adams is known for self-qualifying himself as 'mac…
His previous statements on race, religion and international relations risked damaging bilateral relations, they said.
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