Trump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to Jamaica
Lake thanked President Trump for nominating her, saying on social media that Jamaica "is a country I know very well, full of incredible people".


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Lake thanked President Trump for nominating her, saying on social media that Jamaica "is a country I know very well, full of incredible people".

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