Lana Marks
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Lana Marks | |
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United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
Assumed office January 28, 2020 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Jessica Lapenn (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | East London, South Africa | November 18, 1953
Political party | Republican |
Lana J. Marks (born November 18, 1953) is a South African-born American handbag designer. She founded the fashion brand Lana Marks.
She is the current United States Ambassador to South Africa for the Donald Trump administration. She became the ambassador on January 28, 2020.
In September 2020, it was reported that Iran is planning an assassination plot against Marks because of the U.S. involvement in the death of Qasem Soleimani.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Toosi, Nahal (September 13, 2020). "Officials: Iran weighs plot to kill U.S. ambassador to South Africa". Politico. Retrieved 2020-09-14.