David B. Cornstein

David Bernard Cornstein (August 17, 1938 – March 26, 2026) was an American businessman and politician. He was the United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2018 until 2020. He was from New York and his business career was about gambling operations, high-end used jewelry and telemarketing.[1][2]

David Cornstein
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United States Ambassador to Hungary
In office
June 22, 2018 – October 30, 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byColleen Bell
Succeeded byDavid Pressman
Personal details
Born
David Bernard Cornstein

(1938-08-17)August 17, 1938
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 2026(2026-03-26) (aged 87)
Political partyRepublican
Children1
EducationLafayette College (BA)
New York University (MBA)
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • diplomat

Cornstein died on March 26, 2026, at the age of 87.[3]

David B. Cornstein Media

References

  1. Juice, Fred. U.S. Ambassador to Hungary: Who Is David Cornstein? (March 4, 2018)AllGov. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  2. The Trump administration tried to save a U.S. university by playing nice with an autocrat. It failed. (in en). Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  3. David Cornstein (March 28, 2026)New York Times.