James Holtsnider
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PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byYael Lempert
BornJames William Holtsnider
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder (BA)
Princeton University (MPP)
Princeton University (MPP)
James Holtsnider | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 26th United States Ambassador to Jordan | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Yael Lempert |
| Chargé d'affaires to Samoa | |
| In office May 2, 2024 – January 3, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Holtsnider |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder (BA) Princeton University (MPP) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1997 - 2004 |
James William Holtsnider[1] is an American politician, diplomat and former officer who served as the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. He currently serves as the Ambassador to Jordan under the Second Trump Administration since December 2025.[2][3] Previously, he served as the Chargé d'affaires to Samoa from May 2024 to January 2025.[4][5]
In addition, he previously served as an Operations Officer in the Department's Operations Center and as the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States Embassy in Kuwait City.[2][4]