Trump Announces Another Major Nomination For His Administration

Former President Donald Trump, who is set to begin his second term in January, announced Wednesday morning the nomination of retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. The appointment signals Trump’s intent to prioritize international stability in a region gripped by conflict.

Kellogg, a decorated military officer and trusted advisor during Trump’s first administration, played significant roles in national security policy. He served as Chief of Staff to the National Security Council and advised Trump on defense and foreign affairs. The nomination marks a continuation of Trump’s “peace through strength” philosophy, a phrase he echoed in his announcement on Truth Social.

“I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg,” Trump wrote. “Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!”

Kellogg responded publicly, writing on X, “It was the privilege of my life working for President Trump, and I look forward to working tirelessly to secure peace through strength while upholding America’s interests,” he posted.

I am honored by @realDonaldTrump‘s appointment to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. It was the privilege of my life working for President Trump, and I look forward to working tirelessly to secure peace through strength while upholding… pic.twitter.com/Nj6TFFEyui

— Keith Kellogg (@generalkellogg) November 27, 2024

The nomination comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-Russia relations, with the ongoing war in Ukraine testing the limits of diplomacy. Trump’s decision to create the special envoy position suggests a renewed focus on peace talks, with Kellogg’s experience potentially serving as a stabilizing influence.

The announcement follows a pattern of Trump selecting familiar faces from his previous administration for key roles.

“President Trump is talking to both parties. And President Biden is not,” Kellog said back in July. “Now the option is quite clear: If Ukraine doesn’t want to negotiate, fine, but then accept the fact that you can have enormous losses in your cities and accept the fact that you will have your children killed.”

On the impact of war on Ukraine, he commented, “The size of this war is not appreciated in the West. It is the largest war in Europe since World War II, it is between the two largest countries in Europe. The losses have been horrific.”

In April, Kellogg co-authored a strategy paper suggesting that the United States should prioritize securing a cease-fire and negotiating a settlement to resolve the conflict. The America First Policy Institute asserted that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could have been avoided with more competent U.S. leadership.

They contended that the Biden Administration’s cautious approach to arming Ukraine and its diplomatic shortcomings with Russia have prolonged the war, leading to a protracted stalemate. He advocated for a decisive “America First” strategy to broker a peace agreement and promptly end hostilities.

Trump’s team could bypass Senate confirmation for Kellogg, who likely wouldn’t face GOP opposition if required.

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