Trump Nominates Career Diplomat Joshua Harris as US Ambassador to Malaysia

US President Donald Trump nominates seasoned Middle East diplomat Joshua Harris as ambassador to Malaysia, replacing controversial nominee Nick Adams.

Editorial Desk

July 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The United States has nominated Joshua Harris, a seasoned Middle East diplomat, as the next ambassador to Malaysia. This decision marks a departure from the previous nominee, Nick Adams, whose “alpha male” persona and controversial statements led to protests in the Muslim-majority nation.

US President Donald Trump selected Harris for the Kuala Lumpur posting after the Senate didn’t confirm Adams, an Australian-born conservative commentator known for his pro-Israel stance and culture-war commentary. Adams’ nomination had faced significant backlash in Malaysia.

The White House has forwarded Harris’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation. If approved, Harris will take on the role amid ongoing efforts to strengthen US-Malaysia relations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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