Trump nominates Monica Crowley as Chief of Protocol and Assistant Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Monica Crowley as the Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol. She will represent the U.S. at major events, including the 250th birthday of the nation and the upcoming FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games. Crowley, a bestselling author from Arizona, holds dual master's degrees from Colgate University and a doctorate in International Relations from Columbia University. She faced plagiarism allegations during her doctoral studies, but an investigation found no misconduct. Previously, Crowley worked as a consultant and served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs during Trump's first term. She has also been a commentator for National Public Radio and a host on Fox News.