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Duke Buchan III

National Finance Chair of the RNC

Duke Buchan News Items

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I worked for President Trump and saw what he can do

Americans proudly celebrate our country as the land of opportunity. Opportunity, peace and prosperity, however, are not birth rights to be taken for granted. They are achievements secured by each generation through its patriotic commitment to freedom, innovation and hard work.

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This Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Is Trump’s Secret Fundraising Weapon

‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’

Duke Buchan III is emerging as Donald Trump’s secret weapon in the presidential-campaign fundraising competition.

The former hedge-fund manager and major Republican donor who became National Finance Chair of the Republican National Committee in early 2022 is relying on his deep contacts in the financial world and a persistent, low-key approach...

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Ambassador Buchan farewell letter

“It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so
much together.”

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Ambassador Buchan Op-Ed on the Situation in Venezuela-El Pais

The illegitimate Maduro regime is staging a sham parliamentary election tomorrow in Venezuela in an effort to eliminate the democratically elected National Assembly. This piece of political theater is a sham that is already being panned by the international community because it doesn't meet a single one of the UN's stated conditions for free and fair elections...

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Ambassador Buchan's July 4th Interview with ABC

“In 2019 the United States and Spain added an important milestone in our economic relationship by updating the bilateral tax agreement to end double taxation for companies that operate in both countries.”

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Mrs. Buchan and Ambassador Buchan address the importance of gender equality at Embassy event

“We want women to reach their economic potential as entrepreneurs in Spain. They are the ones who create jobs and improve economies.”

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Ambassador Buchan op-ed in El Mundo: “The Time of the Tyrants in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua Must End”

“We ask Spain to take a leading role in the EU to improve these rights for Cubans, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans. We ask Spain to prevent bolichicos from Venezuela and corrupt Nicaraguans and Cubans from escaping with their plunder to Europe. The international community can and must stand as one against human rights abuses and end impunity for such tyrants.”

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Ambassador Buchan op-ed in La Vanguardia: “Spain and the 5G Cyber Threat"

“Cheap things turn out to be expensive, in 5G and in everything: the data flowing through those devices would come into the hands of the Chinese State.”

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Ambassador Buchan op-ed in ABC: “The End of Double Taxation”

“The money American and Spanish companies will save in taxes can be used to create more jobs, more investment, and more growth in our two nations.”

News Item 9 (Spanish Op-Ed)

Ambassador Buchan op-ed in ABC: “The End of Double Taxation

“The money American and Spanish companies will save in taxes can be used to create more jobs, more investment, and more growth in our two nations.”

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Ambassador Buchan meets in Brussels with fellow U.S. diplomats to discuss U.S. global priorities

“It was a pleasure meeting in Brussels with US Ambassadors Huntsman, Hutchison and Gidwitz to discuss global priorities like Russia, China, and our strong alliance in NATO.”

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Ambassador Buchan hosts robotics event highlighting girl empowerment and social inclusion

“The empowerment of girls creates many opportunities. Education and inclusion is fundamental. Robotics is the future and now these girls have unlimited options.”

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Ambassador Buchan with NATO Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison in Stuttgart, Germany

“I had the pleasure of participating in a summit with other senior diplomats in Stuttgart, Germany at United States European Command to discuss our relationship with NATO and Europe and other global themes like Venezuela, Russia and China.”

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NATO Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison meets with Ambassador Duke Buchan to discuss strengthening NATO

“So pleased to join U.S. Ambassador to Spain Duke Buchan III and U.S. Ambassador to Portugal George Glass. Spain and Portugal are key allies who strengthen NATO through their contributions, particularly in the Mediterranean region.”

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Ambassador Buchan op-ed in El Mundo: “Now is the Time for Transition in Venezuela”

“Together, the United States, Spain, and the rest of the international community of democracies will work closely with the legitimately elected leaders of the National Assembly to help Venezuela recover its democracy.”

News Item 14 (Spanish Op-ed)

Ambassador Buchan op-ed in El Mundo: “Now is the Time for Transition in Venezuela”

“Together, the United States, Spain, and the rest of the international community of democracies will work closely with the legitimately elected leaders of the National Assembly to help Venezuela recover its democracy.”

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Ambassador Buchan op-ed: A Toast to the U.S.-Spain Military Alliance

“Thirty years ago today, in 1988, Spain and the United States signed our Agreement on Defense Cooperation. This agreement governs the presence of U.S. forces on Spanish bases, consolidating the naval base in Rota and the air base in Moron de la Frontera as critical support nodes for Spanish, NATO and United States forces.”

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Ambassador Buchan meets with military leaders at Rota Naval Base

Buchan visits the USS Carney destroyer and participates in a demonstration by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.

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Ambassador Buchan makes first visit to Morón Military Air Base to meet with Spanish military command

Discussions focus on Spain-US collaboration in security and defense.

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Ambassador Buchan meets with Puerto de Santa María Mayor David de la Encina Ortega

Meeting focuses on strengthening ties with Puerto de Santa María and showing appreciation for the support of the U.S. personnel stationed at the Rota Naval Base.

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Ambassador Buchan meets with José Javier Ruiz Arana, Mayor of Rota, Spain

The leaders discuss U.S. collaboration with the municipal authorities of the city of Rota to further support U.S. Military personnel stationed at the Naval Base.

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Ambassador Buchan visits the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier near Mallorca

Leaders discuss how Spain and the U.S. can strengthen their collaboration in defense and the protection of the country’s shared values.

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Ambassador Buchan promotes U.S.-Andorran bilateral economic and educational relationship

Ambassador Buchan and the Andorran Minister of Economy, Gilbert Saboya Sunyé, meet to discuss how to encourage Andorran investment in the U.S. and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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U.S. Senate unanimously approves Duke Buchan’s nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Spain

“Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.”

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Statement of Richard Duke Buchan III, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

“As a family we have a deep appreciation, respect and love for the Spanish people and culture. It is only surpassed by our love for the United States.”

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The Henderson Dispatch, Buchan’s hometown newspaper, writes editorial supporting his Ambassadorship nomination: “From the fields of Vance County to Ambassador in Spain”

“Buchan brings formidable talents to the post and will represent the United States — and, of course, Vance County — well in this position.”

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Henderson native nominated for Ambassadorship

“If he asked a question, he genuinely wanted to know the answer to understand, and he listened. […] His work ethic is exceeded by his intelligence. He still stays in touch with a lot of (local) people. He is not above Henderson and has not forgotten his roots.”

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UNC Global: “Carolina Alumnus Duke Buchan III ’85 Nominated by White House as Ambassador to Spain”

Buchan is a Henderson, North Carolina native who graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish. Buchan is the highly successful founder and CEO of Hunter Global Investors L.P., a private investment management firm with multiple funds investing in a range of assets globally, including real estate...

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Buchan Fund supports a video exchange program between American and Spanish schoolchildren: “21st Century Pen Pals” Project

The Buchan Fund is one of the largest single endowments dedicated to support the study of Spanish languages, literature and culture.

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Duke Buchan and the Buchan House: UNC-CH dedicates a new foundation building

A North Carolinian whose passions include Carolina basketball, Spanish literature and culture, and his farm where he grows 60 varieties of organic heirloom tomatoes.

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Duke Buchan and UNC College of Arts & Sciences Foundation Annual Fund

“And this is who we are: the oldest and largest school within a top public research university educating men and women who will be leaders across the globe.”

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Duke says, “Give to Carolina!”

“The study of the Spanish language, literature and culture provided me a passport to a world outside of the United States and instilled in me a global perspective.”

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Duke Buchan, Carolina y el Español: small town dream, big global impact

Carolina students taking Spanish can thank Duke Buchan III ’85, and his early obsession with the World Book Encyclopedia for innovative learning experiences that make the language more relevant than ever.

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Harvard Business School: the Buchan family “is honored to give back to an institution that has given us so much.”

Growing up in rural North Carolina between two towns with fewer than 3oo people combined, Duke Buchan dreamed big.

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Duke Buchan’s investment philosophy interview

“My passion for investing and taking calculated risk started as a young boy playing cards with our family on Saturday nights. My parents reinforced family, integrity and hard work daily.”

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