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Donald Trump selects Michel Issa to be US ambassador to Lebanon

08-03-2025 | 05:29

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Donald Trump selects Michel Issa to be US ambassador to Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had selected Michel Issa to be the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon.

"Michel is an outstanding businessman, a financial expert, and a leader with a remarkable career in Banking, Entrepreneurship, and International Trade," Trump said on Truth Social.

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