Dan Newlin
Dan Newlin | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Colombia | |
Presumptive nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Philip S. Goldberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel James Newlin March 1, 1974 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Florida State University (JD) |
| Occupation |
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| Police career | |
| Allegiance | Orange County, Florida |
| Department | Orange County Sheriff's Office |
| Service years | 1998–2018 |
| Rank | Detective |
Daniel James Newlin (born March 1, 1974) is an American attorney and former law enforcement officer who is the presumptive nominee for United States ambassador to Colombia.[1] He previously served as an Orange County deputy sheriff from 1998 to 2018.
Early life and career
[edit]Daniel James Newlin was born on March 1, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, to his steelworker father and school teacher mother and was raised in Gary, Indiana.[2] He served in the Orange County Sheriff's Office from 1998 to 2018, reaching the rank of fugitive detective.[3][4] Newlin graduated from the Florida State University College of Law in December 2000.[5] He has been a personal injury attorney in the Central Florida region since 2001.[6]
Political career
[edit]For years, Newlin supported Democratic candidates, including a $5,400 contribution to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and a $150,000 donation to the Florida Democratic Party in 2018.[7] During the 2024 presidential election, Newlin donated $1 million to the family of Corey Comperatore and spent at least $2.8 million on campaign advertisements for the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign.[8][9]
On December 11, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Newlin as the next ambassador to Colombia.[10][11][12] Newlin responded to the announcement by saying he was "proud and honored to have the opportunity”.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Newlin has a daughter, Alexis, who currently serves in the United States Air Force.[14] He lives in Windermere, Florida, and owns a ranch in Colombia.[3][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ogles, Jacob (December 12, 2024). "Donald Trump names Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Daniel James Newlin". The Florida Bar. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Fernandez, Frank (December 12, 2024). "Updated: Personal injury lawyer Dan Newlin accepts Trump's offer as ambassador to Colombia". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Dorn, Sara; Pequeño, Antonio (December 12, 2024). "Trump's Cabinet And Key Jobs: Kari Lake, Jacob Helberg And Leandro Rizzuto Jr. Are Latest Picks". Forbes. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Bridges, C.A. (December 12, 2024). "Trump's ambassadors from Florida: Who are Dan Newlin, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Peter Lamelas?". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Babetski, Adam (October 31, 2024). "Florida personal injury attorney behind pro-Trump billboards lining Western Pa". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Bensinger, Ken; Nehamas, Nicholas; Schleifer, Theodore (December 13, 2024). "Meet the G.O.P. Personal Injury Lawyer Buying His Own Trump Ads". The New York Times. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Bridges, C.A. (July 18, 2024). "Who is Dan Newlin? Florida attorney donates $1 million donation to Trump shooting victims". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Manny (April 11, 2024). "Attorney Dan Newlin hosts big-money Trump fundraiser at his Florida home". WOFL. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Weissert, Will; Cooper, Jonathan (December 11, 2024). "Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America". Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Bazail-Eimil, Eric (December 11, 2024). "Trump fills out more of his Latin American diplomatic team". Politico. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Kelsey; Kim, Soo; Ibssa, Lalee (December 11, 2024). "Trump names Kari Lake director of Voice of America, picks donors for ambassadorships". ABC News. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Fox, Greg (December 13, 2024). "Central Florida attorney Daniel J. Newlin addresses his nomination as ambassador to Colombia". WESH. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Newlin". American Institute of Legal Professionals. Retrieved December 13, 2024.