Things continue to get stranger.
There are rumors that Chelsea Clinton is eyeing an ambassadorship should Kamala Harris ascend to the presidency. Sources indicate that Chelsea has her sights set on the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. According to a source familiar with the Clinton family, “Chelsea has long harbored ambitions for this role. Bill and Hillary’s early endorsement of Kamala Harris seemed strategically timed to benefit Chelsea’s aspirations.”
The Clinton family has reportedly been strategizing about this opportunity for quite some time. Chelsea, who currently serves as vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, is also said to be interested in an ambassadorship to France. A British embassy official commented, “While Chelsea’s ambition to become the ambassador to the UK is understandable, given her limited experience, such high-profile posts are typically reserved for major donors or prominent fundraisers.”
The source acknowledged that Chelsea’s UK ambition might seem far-fetched. However, another insider noted that Chelsea, 44, remains open to various diplomatic roles and has been hopeful about securing an ambassadorship for a while. The current U.S. Ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley, has been in the role since 2022. Hartley, who was previously ambassador to France and Monaco, has been a significant Democratic fundraiser, notably raising substantial amounts for President Obama’s campaigns.
Under President Trump, the UK ambassadorship was held by Woody Johnson, a top Republican donor. The insider highlighted that foreign governments often prefer high-profile figures for these roles to attract more attention. Chelsea, with her background, could potentially make a strong case for such positions, although her connections and high profile might be seen as less important than substantial financial contributions.
Chelsea Clinton, who earned her Master of Philosophy in International Relations from Oxford University and a doctorate later, does have academic and personal ties to the UK. She has expressed a long-standing interest in having her own legacy and spending more time abroad, similar to Caroline Kennedy’s roles as ambassador to Japan and Australia.
In response to speculation about the Clintons’ motives for supporting Harris, a representative for Hillary Clinton dismissed these claims as baseless. Similarly, a spokesperson for Chelsea Clinton emphasized that there is no truth to the idea that her family’s political support was aimed at advancing her career.
While the competition for ambassadorial positions is intense, the insider suggested that Chelsea could excel in a role focused on South Africa, given her deep interest in public health and the country’s significance on the global stage.
