United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Thomas Rose at a nomination hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Poland.
During his remarks, Hagerty described Rose as “a friend, a principled conservative, and a steadfast supporter of America First and U.S. national interests abroad—Mr. Thomas Rose, President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Poland.” He said Rose is “an exceptional pick to represent the United States to one of our strongest European allies.”
Hagerty highlighted Rose’s career in journalism and public service, noting that he covered major global events such as apartheid in South Africa, political changes in the Philippines, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Hagerty also pointed out that Rose’s documentary about Soviet Jews was nominated for an Emmy award.
Rose later took on management roles in media including serving as publisher and CEO of The Jerusalem Post.
Hagerty added that Rose served as Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor in the Office of the Vice President during Trump’s first term: “when I had the opportunity to see firsthand his strategic insight, deep patriotism, and clear-eyed understanding of America’s role in the world.”
More recently, according to Hagerty, Rose co-hosted a talk show where he has shown knowledge of global affairs and articulated conservative principles.
Hagerty emphasized Poland’s role within NATO: “Poland is one of our most vital partners in Europe—Poland is the biggest spender on defense as a portion of GDP in NATO and Poland serves as a critical bulwark on the alliance’s eastern flank.”
He concluded by urging support for Rose’s nomination: “We need someone with Tom’s talents to advance America’s foreign policy in Poland, to serve as a bridge between our two governments, to advocate for our national interests, and to champion the principles that have made the U.S.-Poland partnership so robust.”
“Tom is exactly the right person to serve as our nation’s next ambassador in Warsaw, and I urge my colleagues on this Committee to support his nomination,” Hagerty said.
