Yesterday, July 22, 2025 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, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Poland, at a nomination hearing.
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Remarks as prepared for delivery:
I’m honored to introduce 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.
Tom is an exceptional pick to represent the United States to one of our strongest European allies.
Tom’s qualifications are reflected in his lifetime of experience and success in public service and in journalism.
As a young journalist, he covered the apartheid crisis in South Africa, political changes in the Philippines, and the fall of the Berlin Wall—and his documentary about the plight of Soviet Jews was nominated for an Emmy award.
He was then trusted to hold a number of significant management roles in media, including as publisher and CEO of The Jerusalem Post, one of the most influential English-language newspapers in the Middle East.
Tom later served as Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor in the Office of the Vice President during President 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.
Most recently, Tom has co-hosted a talk show where he has demonstrated a deep understanding of global affairs, a consistent commitment to conservative principles, and an ability to clearly articulate America’s interests and values to a broad audience—qualities essential for advancing U.S. interests and strengthening the U.S.-Poland relationship at this critical time.
Throughout his life and career, Tom has shown he can navigate complex issues with clarity, courage, and decisiveness.
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.
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.
