Trump's Diplomatic Misfits: When Ambassadors Overstay Their Welcome The recent petition to declare US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata in Canada is the latest example of a disturbing trend: the Trump administration's penchant for sending unqualified, undiplomatic ambassadors to key posts around the world.
While Hoekstra's missteps may be mild compared to some of his predecessors, they are symptomatic of a deeper problem one that threatens to damage America's relationships with its closest allies.
The case of Charles Kushner in France is particularly egregious.