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Leah Campos pledges focus on migration, counter‑cartel work and limiting Chinese influence if confirmed as ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Summary
Leah Campos, President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, emphasized border security, anti‑drug cooperation, and countering Chinese influence in the hemisphere; senators asked about Haiti, the upcoming Summit of the Americas and mission morale after a four‑year vacancy.
Leah Campos, nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee she would prioritize border security, disruption of drug cartels, and countering the People’s Republic of China’s influence in the Western Hemisphere if confirmed.
"If confirmed, my primary focus as ambassador will be to advance President Trump and Secretary Rubio's foreign policy priorities of ensuring a safer, stronger, and more prosperous United States," Campos said in her opening statement. She highlighted long‑standing people‑to‑people…
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