US EditionUS Senate confirms billionaire businessman Stephens as ambassador to Britain
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Arkansas businessman Warren Stephens as ambassador to the United Kingdom on April 29, 2025.
- Stephens, a longtime Republican donor and investment banker, was nominated by President Donald Trump in December 2024 to fill the prestigious London post.
- Stephens leads Stephens Inc., a Little Rock-based financial services firm, and has contributed millions to Trump's campaigns and the 2025 inauguration fund.
- The Senate confirmed Stephens with a 59 to 39 vote, and he pledged to promote Trump’s "America First" economic policies and strengthen U.S.-U.K. Ties amid efforts to reset trade post-Brexit.
- Stephens’ appointment occurs as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks an improved economic deal with Washington, aiming to ease tariffs imposed under Trump and stabilize trade relations.
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Little Rock businessman confirmed as Ambassador to U.K.
In a 59 to 39 vote in the Senate, Arkansas businessman Warren Stephens was confirmed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas introduced and supported Stephens at his nomination hearing earlier in the month. After the confirmation, Boozman says “Warren Stephens is a respected businessman, philanthropist and leader who will capabl…
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