US embassy sets the record straight on Bozell’s nomination as ambassador to SA

Leo Brent Bozell

Cape Town – The United States embassy in South Africa has clarified the nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as the next US ambassador to South Africa, stating that it must go through a constitutional process.

Despite President Donald Trump announcing Bozell’s appointment on social media, the embassy said that the nomination must be reviewed and confirmed by the US Senate before Bozell can officially take the role.

“I am pleased to announce that Brent Bozell will be our next United States Ambassador to South Africa. Brent is the Founder of the Media Research Center, which has exposed fake news hypocrites for many years,” Trump posted on his social media platform.

“Brent is the Founder of the Media Research Center, which has exposed Fake News hypocrites for many years,” he added, saying Bozell “brings fearless tenacity, extraordinary experience, and vast knowledge to a Nation that desperately needs it.”

However, the embassy confirmed on Friday that the process for nominating and confirming a new ambassador follows a constitutional procedure and is not complete until the US Senate has reviewed and confirmed the nominee.

“We are aware of recent media reports regarding the nomination of a new US Ambassador to South Africa and would like to provide clarity on the process,” the embassy said in a statement.


“The nomination of a US ambassador follows a constitutional procedure that includes review and confirmation by the US Senate. While the President nominates a candidate, the nominee does not assume the role until the Senate completes its process, which ensures that all appointments meet the necessary qualifications and receive legislative approval.

“Until this process is complete, the nominee does not yet serve in an official capacity. The United States remains committed to constructive diplomatic engagement with South Africa and will continue working together on shared priorities.”

Bozell’s potential appointment follows tensions between the two nations, particularly after Trump’s decision to cut financial aid to South Africa and a diplomatic fallout involving the former South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool.

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