Rick Swart
Chargé d'Affaires, a.i.
Rick Swart
Chargé d'Affaires, a.i.
Rick Swart assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Chad on February 28, 2025
Rick Swart
Chargé d'Affaires, a.i.
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Donald J. Trump
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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.
JD Vance
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JD Vance
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JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
Marco Rubio
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Marco Rubio
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Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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