Trump nominates Billy Graham's granddaughter for religious freedom post
September 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

President Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch, granddaughter of evangelist Billy Graham, as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Lynch vowed to "protect our most precious and fundamental right — and one that far too many people around the world still live without — freedom of religion."
The position leads U.S. efforts to promote religious freedom globally and produces an annual State Department report on religious liberty worldwide. The role has particular significance for Latter-day Saints, who have faced restrictions in multiple countries and have made religious freedom advocacy a priority.
The nomination requires Senate confirmation.
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