Howard A. Van Vranken
Ambassador
Christopher J. Gunning
Deputy Chief of Mission
Howard A. Van Vranken
Ambassador
Ambassador Howard A. Van Vranken was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana on July 20, 2021 and confirmed on December 23, 2022. Prior to his nomination, he served as Executive Director and Deputy Executive Secretary, Executive Secretariat, at the Department of State.
Christopher J. Gunning
Deputy Chief of Mission
Christopher J. Gunning, a career diplomat, joined the State Department in March 2003. Before arriving in Gaborone, he served as the Charge d’Affaires in the Central African Republic.
Howard A. Van Vranken
Ambassador
Christopher J. Gunning
Deputy Chief of Mission
Donald J. Trump
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Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
Marco Rubio
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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