Press Release - President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts

President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration:

Robert Williams of Virginia, to be the Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs.

Mr. Williams, for more than 20 years, has specialized in South Asia and Afghanistan affairs as an analyst and intelligence officer. Since 2017, he has served at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington, D.C., as Associate Deputy Director for Intelligence and Directorate for Operations. Previously, he was the National Intelligence Officer for South Asia at the National Intelligence Council and Defense Intelligence Officer for South Asia at DIA. Mr. Williams has also been an adjunct associate professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service since 2017, and was previously a senior adjunct professorial lecturer at American University's School of International Service from 2013 to 2016. Mr. Williams earned his B.A. at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and M.A. at The George Washington University in 1996. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the National Intelligence Superior Service Medal.

Charles L. Glazer of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for the remainder of a three-year term expiring July 1, 2020.