Monica Crowley confirms state department

Conservative writer, media figure and former Treasury official Monica Crowley was identified as assistant secretary of state and parliamentary director late Monday and served as ambassador level.

Crowley, a former Fox News contributor and foreign affairs analyst, served in the first Trump administration and during that time he received the Alexander Hamilton Award from the Treasury Department.

"Monica will be the executive representative of events held by majors in the United States, including the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles," Donald Trump said in a statement in December.

Crowley holds a PhD in International Relations from Columbia University.

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Former Finance Minister Monica Crowley. (Fox News)

The Arizona grew up in New Jersey and began her career as a research assistant for former President Richard Nixon.

Her book, Nixon Off the Record, was published.

She joined Fox News in 1996 - the same year it visited the radio waves - often appearing on "Hannity" and its predecessor "Hannity & Colmes" with host Sean Hannity and appearing along with the late Alan Colmes.

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She also starred in an episode of “House of Cards” that she played and hosted the joint organization’s “The Monica Crowley Show.”

She has also won several other awards, including 2010’s Women of the Year, from the Clare Boothe Luce Conservative Women’s Center.

During Trump's first term, she stepped down from the National Security Council role when allegations of plagiarism surfaced in her doctoral thesis. Crowley rejected the claim as "hit work."

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The American Travel Association praised her nomination, saying she will play a "key role" in the Trump administration.

"The speed at which this decision is made gives us confidence that … Trump will seek to maximize opportunities for future sports and events," said CEO Geoff Freeman.

“The landmark moment (she will be involved in the program) will attract millions of travelers to the United States and showcase our great nation while delivering lasting benefits to our economy.”

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