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Trump Appoints Nick Adams as Tourism Envoy Amid Controversy

3/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Nick Adams, an Australian conservative influencer, as Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism, and Values, effective March 17.
Adams expressed gratitude and said he would promote American greatness.
His background includes serving as Australia’s youngest deputy mayor and proposing controversial ideas like eradicating pigeons to combat avian influenza.
His Malaysia ambassador nomination faced Islamophobic backlash, and he resigned from local government in 2012.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Nick Adams, an Australian conservative influencer, as Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism, and Values, effective March 17.
Adams expressed gratitude and said he would promote American greatness.
His background includes serving as Australia’s youngest deputy mayor and proposing controversial ideas like eradicating pigeons to combat avian influenza.
His Malaysia ambassador nomination faced Islamophobic backlash, and he resigned from local government in 2012.