Trump wants to make Cole a hostage envoy
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed John Cole for the position of his Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs with the rank and status of ambassador. On September 28, his candidacy was sent to the U.S. Senate for approval, reported the White House press service.
John Cole. Photo: Yauhen Yerchak Anadolu via Getty Images
In the fall of 2025, Trump appointed Cole as his special envoy to Belarus.
In a recent interview with the Russian TV channel "Dozhd," Cole said that in addition to the release of Belarusian political prisoners, he plans to also work on the release of Russian political prisoners.