Trump’s Ambassador Strikes Softer Tone in South Africa Debut

Leo Brent Bozell III 

Photographer: Rod Lamkey/AP Photo

America’s new ambassador to South Africa struck a conciliatory note in a video message to the country that contrasted sharply with the bellicose comments by President Donald Trump.

Leo Brent Bozell presented his credentials to South Africa’s foreign ministry on Monday, more than a year after Reuben Brigety stepped down as envoy.