Trump's Pick: A Restaurateur as Ambassador to the Philippines?

From Palm Beach restaurants to the Philippines embassy? Trump's pick of businessman Lee Lipton as ambassador to the Philippines is raising eyebrows. With rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Lipton's lack of diplomatic experience has some worried, while others see his business acumen as a fresh approach to US-Philippine relations. The Senate's upcoming decision could reshape America's strategy in a critical region. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.