Trump Names Former Speaker Newt Gingrich’s Wife Callista Gingrich as Ambassador to Switzerland

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Switzerland. She previously served as ambassador to the Vatican during Trump’s first term.

On Sunday afternoon Trump nominated a handful of supporters to serve as ambassadors to foreign allies, including Callista Gingrich.

Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, praising Gingrich for defending religious freedom and combating human trafficking during her tenue as Vatican ambassador. Her husband was a vocal supporter of Trump during the 2024 presidential primary and general election.

“I am pleased to announce Callista L. Gingrich will be our next United States Ambassador to Switzerland,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Happily married to the Great Newt Gingrich, Callista previously served, with distinction, as my Ambassador to the Holy See.”

He added, “During her tenure, Callista worked to advance and defend international religious freedom, combat human trafficking, and provide humanitarian assistance around the World. Callista graduated, with honors, from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1988. Congratulations!”