Jeff Flake
Jeffry Lane Flake[1][2] (born December 31, 1962) is an American politician. Flake is the United States Ambassador to Turkey since 2022. He was the United States Senator from Arizona. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party. He was in the Senate from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2019. He was in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.[3]
Jeff Flake | |
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| United States Ambassador to Turkey | |
| Assumed office January 26, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | David M. Satterfield |
| United States Senator from Arizona | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Kyl |
| Succeeded by | Kyrsten Sinema |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | J. D. Hayworth |
| Succeeded by | David Schweikert |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Salmon |
| Succeeded by | Rick Renzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffry Lane Flake December 31, 1962 Snowflake, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Bae (m. 1985) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Flake was born on December 31, 1962 in Snowflake, Arizona. He graduated from the Brigham Young University. He is married to Cheryl. They have five children.
After criticizing President Donald Trump and with low approval ratings, Flake announced on October 24, 2017, that he would retire at the end of his current term instead of seeking reelection in 2018.[4][5]
In July 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Flake to serve as the United States Ambassador to Turkey.[6] Flake was confirmed by the Senate by voice vote on October 26, 2021.[7]
Jeff Flake Media
Flake during the 113th Congress
Jeff Flake speaking at the National Federation for Republican Women event in Phoenix, Arizona
Flake speaking at an event at Arizona State University in March 2018
Vice President Kamala Harris swearing-in Flake as Ambassador to Turkey, 2021
Flake's 113th Congressional session photo
Senator Flake speaking at a rally hosted by the Arizona Republican Party in August 2014
Flake Condemns Politicized Senate Process, Urges Human Decency
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References
- ↑ "Nomination of Jeffry Lane Flake". www.congress.gov. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Flake, Jeffry Lane, Republic of Turkey". www.state.gov. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Flake, Jeff". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ↑ Kim, Seung Min. "Flake won't be 'vindictive' toward Trump agenda". POLITICO.
- ↑ Feldscher, Kyle (October 24, 2017). "Jeff Flake rips Trump while announcing his retirement in remarkable speech on Senate floor". The Washington Examiner (Washington, D.C.). http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-flake-rips-trump-while-announcing-his-retirement-in-remarkable-speech-on-senate-floor-watch-the-full-speech/article/2638474. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
- ↑ Hansen, Ronald (July 13, 2021). "Biden names Arizona Republican Jeff Flake as his ambassador pick for Turkey". The Arizona Republic (Gannett). https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/07/13/arizona-republican-jeff-flake-biden-ambassador-pick-turkey/7954659002/. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ↑ Kelly, Laura (26 October 2021). Senate confirms four Biden ambassadors after delay. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/578574-senate-confirms-four-more-of-bidens-ambassadors. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Jeff Flake at Wikimedia Commons