David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador
David Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014. The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia. Photograph: Steve Helber/APView image in fullscreenDavid Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014.
- ▪David Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014.
- ▪The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia.
- ▪Photograph: Steve Helber/APView image in fullscreenDavid Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/david-brat-bound-for-australia-as-diplomat-confirmed-as-next-us-ambassador |
| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:50:39 GMT |
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David Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014. The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia. Photograph: Steve Helber/APView image in fullscreenDavid Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014. The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia. Photograph: Steve Helber/APAustralian politicsDavid Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassadorFormer Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh TaylorFri 7 Aug 2026 19.50 EDTLast modified on Fri 7 Aug 2026 19.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate…
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