- US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman faced a wave of criticism on social media following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US Election
- However, Whitman ignored calls to resign, insisting that all US ambassadors work at the mercy of the president
- Whitman was defiant and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing America's common goals in Kenya
Nairobi – The US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has responded to the growing criticism online following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
The ambassador has faced a wave of opposition on social media, with some Kenyans asking him to resign.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 7, Whitman was defiant and affirmed his commitment to advancing America's common goals of increased prosperity, security and respect for democratic values in the country. Kenya.
“As with all ambassadors of United StatesI serve at the request of the President. The American people have spoken, and a new President will be sworn in in January. At the same time, my team and I continue to work to advance our nations' common goals of increased prosperity. , security, and respect for democratic values,” Whitman said.
According to Whitman, relationship between the United States and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years. He believes that the situation will continue even under the Trump administration.
“The relationship between the United States and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years and has enjoyed the support of various political leaders in Washington and Nairobi. Our relationship has never been stronger and I believe this trend will continue,” he added.
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