Jeremy Carl's Nomination for Assistant Secretary of State Sent to Senate on June 16

Jeremy Carl has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, a role that would involve overseeing and implementing U.S. policy at the United Nations and other multilateral organizations. The nomination was formally sent to the United States Senate for confirmation on June 16, 2025. Carl announced his nomination on social media, stating, "I’m honored to announce that I’ve been nominated by President Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, overseeing and implementing U.S. policy at the UN and many other multilateral organizations."

The Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs is a crucial position responsible for guiding American engagement with global bodies. This includes shaping U.S. positions on a wide range of international issues, from human rights and development to peace and security. Carl's confirmation process will involve review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee before a potential vote by the full Senate.

Carl brings a background in government and academia to the potential role. He previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior during the first Trump Administration. Academically, he holds a BA from Yale University and an MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, with further graduate work at Stanford University.

In his social media announcement, Carl paid tribute to two significant figures who influenced his career and foreign policy views: the late Secretary of State George Shultz and Professor Calestous Juma of Harvard University. Carl noted, "I had the enormous privilege of working closely for almost a decade with the late Secretary of State George Shultz... I had the privilege of talking with him over many years about the lessons he had learned from his leadership in American foreign policy." He also highlighted Professor Juma’s mentorship, which provided him early professional interaction with international organizations like the World Bank and United Nations.

Should he be confirmed, Carl expressed his eagerness to contribute to U.S. foreign policy. "It's an incredibly important time in America’s foreign policy, and if confirmed, I look forward to advancing America’s interests to the best of my abilities in a rapidly changing world," he stated. His previous work and stated influences suggest a focus on advancing American interests within the framework of international cooperation, drawing on lessons from past diplomatic efforts.