The Politics of Diplomacy: A Troubling Appointment to Canberra The US Senate's confirmation of David Brat as ambassador to Australia has been a long time coming.
While it may seem like a routine appointment, given that Brat was nominated by Trump nearly two years ago, a closer examination of his background and past statements reveals a more complex picture.
Brat rose to prominence within Republican circles as a Tea Party insurgent who ousted Eric Cantor in 2014, earning the label "one of the most stunning primary election upsets in congressional history.