Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of Troy Edgar as the country's next ambassador to El Salvador. "Since returning to DHS on January 20th, Troy has shown outstanding leadership, delivering strong results in protecting our Homeland, and supporting our America First Agenda. His experience, discipline, and deep understanding of Border Security and Western Hemisphere challenges make him the PERFECT choice for this critical post," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

According to Anadolu Agency, the president emphasized the importance of El Salvador as a key partner in the region. Trump highlighted the collaboration with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, stating that Bukele has been a significant ally in combating crime and cartels, contributing to creating a safer neighborhood in the hemisphere.

Trump also expressed confidence in Edgar's ability to advance the US's Western Hemisphere strategy, strengthen cooperation with President Bukele, and ensure the safety and prosperity of both nations. This nomination is portrayed as a significant step towards reinforcing American influence across Latin America.

Edgar continues to serve as the deputy secretary of homeland security. In the United States, ambassadorial appointments made by the president are subject to Senate approval.