Coverage dated July 9, 2025 to July 10, 2025

Social media influencer nominated as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia

Headline from UPI

Social media influencer Nick Adams is President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia.

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UPI
Social media influencer nominated as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia (opens UPI)
Published Jul 9, 2025
UPI's feed description
Social media influencer Nick Adams is President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia.
Rolling Stone
Trump Taps Hooters-Obsessed MAGA Diehard to Be an Ambassador (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 9, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
Donald Trump has tapped Nick Adams, a MAGA diehard known for his obsessions with Hooters, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia.
NBC News
Trump nominates self-described 'alpha male' influencer Nick Adams to be ambassador to Malaysia (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 9, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Adams is known for his social media posts about masculinity and conservative politics and his enthusiastic support of President Donald Trump.
The Hill
Trump nominates MAGA influencer Nick Adams to Malaysia ambassador post (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 9, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Nick Adams, a controversial social media influencer, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the next ambassador to Malaysia.
Washington Examiner
Trump nominates influencer Nick Adams as Malaysia ambassador (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 9, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Adams, known for his political commentary on social media, was among four ambassador nominees sent to the Senate.
The Guardian
Nick Adams: Trump picks former Sydney councillor and self-described ‘alpha male’ as Malaysia ambassador (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 10, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
In 2023 posts on X, Adams listed interests including restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, ‘extremely’ heavy weights and the Bible
Just the News
Trump taps influencer Nick Adams to serve as ambassador to Malaysia (opens Just the News)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Just the News's feed description
The post requires Senate confirmation.
The Guardian
Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 10, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
The Australia-born former Young Liberal and deputy mayor on Ashfield council has made a name for himself as a self-proclaimed ‘alpha male’, and now possible diplomat. How did this happen?
Seattle Times
Trump nominates ‘alpha male’ influencer to be ambassador to Malaysia (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
President Donald Trump has nominated a fiery right-wing influencer known for his machismo and professed love for steaks and Hooters to be the ambassador to Malaysia.

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