The nominee for the US ambassador to Singapore, Anjani Sinha, drew criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing when he struggled to answer questions about the island-state.On Wednesday Dr Sinha was grilled by Senator Tammy Duckworth on the US's relationship with Singapore and the island-state's role in South East Asia.

Trump praised him as a “highly respected entrepreneur” and posted on Truth Social: “I have no doubt that Anji will strongly represent our Nation’s Interests, and put America First. Congratulations Anji!