US President Donald Trump announced on the Truth social network that he will new ambassador of the USA in Serbia to be Mark Brnović.
"I am pleased to announce that Mark Brnovich will be the next US ambassador to Serbia. Mark is a proud veteran of the National Guard and previously served as the chief public prosecutor in Arizona. As the son of refugees from communism, Mark will be a strong defender of freedom and will always put America first. Congratulations, Mark!" Donald Trump said on the Truth social network.
Mark Brnović will serve as ambassador replace Christopher Hill who was the US ambassador until January of this year.
Believer and conservative: Who is Mark Brnović
He is an American lawyer and politician, best known for his position as Attorney General of the US state of Arizona, which he held from 2015 to 2023.
He was born in 1971 in Detroit in a family of Serbian origin. His mother is from Split, and his father is from Montenegro. His parents emigrated from the former Yugoslavia to escape communism, and Brnović often emphasized his Serbian heritage and Orthodox faith.
He spent his childhood in Phoenix where he graduated from high school. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University and then earned a law degree from the University of San Diego.
Brnović began his career as a prosecutor in the district attorney's office, and then worked as a legal advisor in several federal agencies, including the US Department of Justice. He also served as director of the Arizona Division of Gaming. While working in public institutions, he gained experience in the fight against corruption, human trafficking and illegal gambling.
He was elected to the position of Attorney General of Arizona in 2014 as a Republican candidate, and was re-elected in 2018. During his tenure, he was known for his criticism of federal authorities, especially in the areas of immigration policy, gun rights and federal regulation. He launched a series of lawsuits against federal institutions and stood out as one of the most conservative US attorneys general.
In 2022, he ran for the seat of US Senator from Arizona, but failed to win the Republican nomination.
Brnović was often present in the American media due to his specific political approach - a combination of legal formalism, conservative values and occasional distancing from the political establishment. He is also well known in the Serbian diaspora in the USA, where many see him as a successful example of integration and political engagement of the descendants of Serbian immigrants.
Mark Brnović is married and the father of two children. He is also known for his interest in history, sports and legal issues in the field of constitutional law.
Source: N1/Danas
