Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor whose past was marked by plagiarism allegations, has been selected by President-elect Trump for a high-profile public relations role at the State Department.
Trump announced her nomination for the position of “Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol,” a role tasked with managing key U.S.-hosted events such as the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration in 2026, the FIFA World Cup the same year, and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Senate confirmation awaits Crowley for her new diplomatic appointment
The role of chief of protocol at the State Department will require Senate confirmation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his confidence in Crowley, calling her “an extraordinary Representative of our Country” and offering his congratulations on the nomination.
During Trump’s first term, Crowley held the position of assistant secretary of the Treasury for public affairs. Her appointment followed a decision to step away from her initial role as senior communications director for Trump’s National Security Council after allegations surfaced that she had plagiarized portions of her 2012 bestselling book and her doctoral dissertation at Columbia University.
While Crowley dismissed the plagiarism accusations as a “political hit job,” Columbia University later confirmed “localized instances of plagiarism” in her dissertation, leading to revisions.
Trump commended Crowley for her accomplishments, describing her tenure in his first administration as “incredible” and emphasizing her credentials as a bestselling author and prominent political and foreign affairs analyst with Fox News.
