An opinion piece discusses Nick Adams, described as Trump’s new 'alpha male' envoy, and his controversial transition from the manosphere to a role within the State Department.

The news rippled through Malaysian social media with something close to glee. Nick Adams, the Australian-born, self-described “alpha male” whom US President Donald Trump had nominated as ambassador to Kuala Lumpur, was not coming after all. “They do listen sometimes,” said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a youth leader from the People’s Justice Party who had been among the dozens who marched to the US embassy last July demanding Washington reconsider the appointment. Adams himself offered a very...

Nick Adams, a controversial choice by former President Trump, has been dropped as the nominee for the US envoy to Malaysia.

Right-wing influencer and self-described “alpha male” Nick Adams has reportedly been dropped as the United States’ pick for ambassador to Malaysia. Adams confirmed he would not become US ambassador to Malaysia in an email to The Sydney Morning Herald and said his new role would soon be revealed. “Brilliant detective work, Mick! I’ve been promoted from the role of ambassador!” Adams said in the email, addressing the Herald journalist. “More details on that will come this upcoming week. I’m sur...

Nick Adams, an Australian described as an 'alpha male,' has reportedly been removed from his position as Donald Trump's ambassador to Malaysia.

Donald Trump has appointed Nick Adams, described as the 'alpha male' of the manosphere, to a new role in the State Department, an appointment that follows a diplomatic incident in Malaysia and has generated controversy.

Adams’ nomination by US President Donald Trump last year had sparked controversy due to reportedly misogynistic remarks the right-wing commentator has made, as well as his public support for Israel in