Don J. Wright | |
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| United States Ambassador to Tanzania | |
| In office August 2, 2020 – January 11, 2023[1] | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Mark B. Childress |
| Succeeded by | Michael Battle |
| Acting United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
| In office September 29, 2017 – October 10, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Eric Hargan |
| Preceded by | Tom Price |
| Succeeded by | Eric Hargan (Acting) |
| United States Assistant Secretary for Health Acting | |
| In office February 10, 2017 – February 15, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Karen DeSalvo (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Brett Giroir |
| In office September 4, 2007 – March 28, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John O. Agwunobi |
| Succeeded by | Joxel García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald John Wright |
| Nationality | American |
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Donald John Wright[2] is an American physician, government official, and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Tanzania between 2020 and 2023.
Wright served as Acting United States Secretary of Health and Human Services for twelve days in 2017. He was designated by President Donald Trump after his predecessor, Tom Price, resigned on September 29, 2017, amid a charter-flight scandal.[3] Wright was replaced as acting secretary by newly confirmed Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan on October 10, 2017.[4]
- ^ US Embassy Tanzania [@usembassytz] (January 11, 2023). "Staff of the U.S. Embassy gathered to bid farewell to Ambassador Wright, who completed his term as Ambassador today after two and a half years. We wish all the best to Balozi Wright and Kathy as they return to the U.S. https://t.co/ry6sgspgZI" (Tweet). Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Wright, Donald John – Republic of Tanzania – October 2019". U.S. Department of State. October 29, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Goldstein, Amy; Wagner, John (September 29, 2017). "Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns after criticism for taking charter flights at taxpayer expense". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "Trump Announces Eric Hargan as Acting HHS Secretary". KTLA. October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.