President Trump nominates former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer as US ambassador to UAE

States Newsroom · November 10, 2026

TOPEKA — President Donald Trump nominated former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Colyer, 66, campaigned for governor this year but chose not to file as a candidate in June. His departure from the campaign created an easier path for Trump-endorsed Senate President Ty…

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