Former US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Ambassador Michael George DeSombre as the next US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific, a key diplomatic position shaping America’s policy in the region.
Trump made the announcement via his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, praising DeSombre’s qualifications and past diplomatic achievements.
“During my First Term, Michael served as my Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, and did a great job! Michael is a Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, where he heads up the Asia Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as the Korea and Southeast Asia practices,” Trump wrote.
DeSombre, an expert in international trade and diplomacy, holds a magna cum laude degree from Harvard Law School and dual degrees from Stanford University in Quantitative Economics and East Asian Studies. His thesis focused on Chinese nuclear weapon strategy, further cementing his expertise in geopolitical affairs.
Trump expressed confidence in DeSombre’s ability to serve the country, stating, “I know Michael will work incredibly hard for our country. Congratulations Michael.”
The appointment is seen as a strategic move, given DeSombre’s extensive background in Asian economic and diplomatic relations. His tenure will be closely watched, as US policy towards China, North Korea, and the broader Asia-Pacific region continues to evolve.
