Herschel Walker has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump praised Walker's extensive experience in advocating for youth and military personnel, highlighting his past role as co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Walker, a former NFL star and Heisman Trophy winner, previously ran for a Senate seat in Georgia but lost to Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. Confirmation by the Senate is required for Walker to assume his ambassadorial role.