Trump Appoints Billionaire Warren Stephens As UK Envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump named billionaire Warren Stephens as US ambassador to Britain. Initially opposed to Trump during the 2016 primaries, the Arkansas banker later backed his 2024 campaign. Trump praised Stephens for his public service aspirations. Recent picks include Charles Kushner as ambassador to France. During Trump’s first term, billionaire Woody Johnson held the UK envoy role.