Summary

Donald Trump has nominated former NFL star and ex-Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

Walker, who lacks diplomatic experience, previously co-chaired Trump’s council on health, nutrition, and fitness.

His 2022 Georgia Senate campaign was marred by scandals, including allegations of paying for abortions despite his anti-abortion stance, threats against his ex-wife, and false claims about his education and career.

Walker’s long-standing relationship with Trump dates back to the 1980s when he played for Trump-owned New Jersey Generals.

  • dhork@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    The entire University of Florida Defensive Line that one game in 1980 when he ran for all those yards…

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      21 hours ago

      Now dammit, as a lifelong Gator apologist fan, I find this particularly accurate insensitive and unamusing