(The Center Square) – Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia native, accepted an offer from President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to China.
Announced Thursday evening, Perdue is the third Georgian nominated to join Trump’s administration. Trump said he has been a “loyal supporter and friend.”
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