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Former Congressman, Pastor Mark Walker Nominated as Ambassador for International Religious Freedom

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Former Rep. Mark Walker Tapped to Lead State Department’s Efforts on Global Religious Liberty


On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has nominated former U.S. Representative Mark Walker of North Carolina to serve as the new U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. If confirmed by the Senate, Walker will lead the State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom, a role tasked with promoting and protecting religious liberty worldwide.

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Walker, a Republican who represented North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District from 2015 to 2021, brings a diverse background to the nomination. A former pastor and ordained Southern Baptist minister, Walker has served in various churches across North Carolina and Florida, including as pastor of arts and worship at Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro. His congressional tenure included leadership roles, such as chair of the Republican Study Committee and vice chair of the House Republican Conference, as well as serving as ranking member on the House Homeland Security’s Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee.

Champion Faith & Freedom


In his announcement, Trump praised Walker’s credentials, stating, “A former pastor, Mark was elected unanimously to House Leadership, and did an incredible job… As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Mark helped us secure many Victories.” Trump emphasized that Walker would “work incredibly hard to expose Human Rights Violations, champion Faith, and help us secure Life Saving Results” in his new role.

The Office of International Religious Freedom, established under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, monitors religious persecution and discrimination globally, advocating for the right to freedom of belief. The ambassador-at-large serves as a principal advisor to the president and secretary of state on these issues, engaging with foreign governments, international organizations, and civil society to advance religious freedom. Previous ambassadors, such as Sam Brownback during Trump’s first term, have elevated the role’s profile by hosting global ministerial conferences and highlighting cases of persecution.

Walker, 55, expressed gratitude for the nomination, calling it an honor to be selected by “a defender of faith” like Trump. “As a former minister, along with serving in Congressional leadership, I’m open-eyed to the bad actors and regions committing these atrocities against people of faith,” he wrote. “Religious expression is the foundation of human rights, and… I’ll be relentless in fighting for those targeted who dare to live out their faith.”

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The nomination comes as part of a series of ambassadorial appointments announced by Trump, including Yehuda Kaploun as special envoy to combat antisemitism. Walker’s selection reflects Trump’s focus on appointing individuals with strong ideological alignment to key diplomatic roles, though it has sparked some discussion due to Walker’s past political controversies, including his involvement in a 2019 incident where he joined Republicans in disrupting a closed congressional inquiry.

If confirmed, Walker will face a complex global landscape, with ongoing challenges such as religious persecution in regions like the Middle East, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His experience as a pastor and legislator may shape his approach to balancing diplomacy with advocacy for religious communities worldwide.

The Senate will review Walker’s nomination in the coming months, with confirmation hearings expected to assess his qualifications and vision for the role. As the process unfolds, observers will watch closely to see how Walker’s leadership could influence U.S. policy on international religious freedom.

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