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John Huntsman resigning as Ambassor to Russia
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jon-huntsman-us-ambassador-to-russia-resigns_n_5b4ccdb7e4b022fdcc5c299eJon Huntsman Jr. has announced he will resign as U.S. ambassador to Russia.
The former Utah governor served roughly two years in the diplomatic post, during a time when the U.S. experienced turbulent relations with Russia. On Tuesday, he sent President Donald Trump a resignation letter and announced that he plans to return to his home state in October.
“American citizenship is a privilege and I believe the most basic responsibility in return is service to country,” Huntsman said in the letter, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. “To that end, I am honored by the trust you have placed in me as the United States ambassador to Russia during this historically difficult period in bilateral relations.”
Huntsman’s next move may be to launch a 2020 bid for Utah governor, according to multiple reports...
The former Utah governor served roughly two years in the diplomatic post, during a time when the U.S. experienced turbulent relations with Russia. On Tuesday, he sent President Donald Trump a resignation letter and announced that he plans to return to his home state in October.
“American citizenship is a privilege and I believe the most basic responsibility in return is service to country,” Huntsman said in the letter, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. “To that end, I am honored by the trust you have placed in me as the United States ambassador to Russia during this historically difficult period in bilateral relations.”
Huntsman’s next move may be to launch a 2020 bid for Utah governor, according to multiple reports...