Herschel Walker, Nicole McGraw named newest ambassador nominees by Trump

President-elect Trump dropped his latest round of ambassador nominations on social media Tuesday night before issuing a warning to Senate Republicans about possible deals with Democratic lawmakers.

The Republican leader began by nominating Herschel Walker as his choice for US ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker, a staunch Trump ally, ran for the US Senate in 2022 as a candidate from Georgia.

“I am pleased to nominate Herschel Walker as United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,” Trump’s remarks began. “Herschel has spent decades serving as an ambassador for our nation’s youth, our men and women in the military, and athletes at home and abroad.”

Trump went on to call Walker, a former National Football League (NFL) player, a “successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Great.” The president-elect also praised Walker’s past work in the first Trump administration.

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Former football player and political candidate Herschel Walker interacts with former United States President Donald Trump prior to Game Four of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images)

“During my first term, he served as co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Herschel has traveled to over 400 military installations around the world and has removed the stigma surrounding mental health,” Trump added. “He represented the United States at the 1992 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. bobsled team.”

“Congratulations Herschel! You will make Georgia and our entire nation proud because we know you will always put AMERICA FIRST!”

Trump followed up his post about Walker to announce Nicole McGraw as his pick for US ambassador to Croatia. The president-elect described McGraw as a “philanthropist, businesswoman and world-renowned art collector.”

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Former NFL running back and former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker addresses the crowd at a rally for Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump at the Atrium Health Ampitheatre on November 3, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. (John Moore/Getty Images)

“Nicole has brought art to the people through her work leading CANVAS Art Charities and raised millions of dollars for neglected and abused children as a board member of Place of Hope,” Trump wrote. “She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Art History and Studio Art. Congratulations Nicole!”

After issuing the nominations, Trump ended with a note warning Senate Republicans not to make deals with Democrats to “fast track” nominations this month.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at Santander Arena, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Reading, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

“To all Senate Republicans: NO DEAL WITH DEMOCRATS TO SECURE NOMINATIONS AT THE END OF THIS CONGRESS,” Trump wrote. “I won the largest mandate in 129 years. I will make my appointments of Very Qualified People in January when I am sworn in.”