City council members like Hassan Saab say Bazzi's recent absence from meetings has made it seem like he's had one foot out the door waiting for this position.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi will be his next ambassador to Tunisia. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Bazzi for his military service,

Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi has been selected to be the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.

Trump nominated Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi as U.S. ambassador to Tunisia, highlighting his contributions to Trump's campaign and pending Senate confirmation.

Trump chooses Dearborn Heights' Muslim mayor, who backed his candidacy in a traditional Democratic stronghold, as ambassador to Tunisia.

President Donald Trump has appointed Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia. Bazzi took to Facebook on Tuesday (March 11) to thank Trump while showing his appreciation for the position. “Today, I am honored and appreciate President Donald Trump’s appointment to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia.

Bazzi, who has been in office since 2021, was the second mayor in Metro Detroit to be selected by Mr. Trump for a federal position.

The BriefDearborn Heights Bill Bazzi has been selected by President Trump as the ambassador to Tunisia.Bazzi was elected mayor in 2021, and was previously a US Marine.He still needs to be confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate.