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Trump Nominates MAGA Influencer Nick Adams to Malaysia Ambassador Post

MALAYSIA, JUL 10 – Nick Adams' nomination as ambassador to Malaysia highlights concerns over prioritizing political loyalty over diplomatic experience amid a broader slate of ambassadorial picks.

  • President Donald Trump nominated Nick Adams to be the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia, igniting criticism due to Adams's controversial views and self-proclaimed status as an 'Alpha Male' MAGA influencer.
  • Adams lacks experience in foreign diplomacy and has faced criticism for his qualifications and past rhetoric.
  • Social media reactions ranged from shock to mockery, with many questioning Adams's qualifications for representing the U.S. in a Muslim-majority country.
  • Adams described the nomination as 'the honor of a lifetime' and expressed eagerness for the Senate confirmation process, stating, 'It will be my honor to represent the United States of America in Malaysia.
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The former city councillor of Sydney, Australia, is presented as an "incredible patriot" by the American president, but his profile, his past on the internet and his Islamophobic releases make it a controversial choice.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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