Mark Brnovich, the former Attorney General of Arizona, has been appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia. The decision was announced by President Donald Trump on Friday, who described Brnovich as a dedicated representative of American values and a strong advocate for freedom, in a post on his social media platform “Truth Social.”
“As the son of refugees who fled communism, Mark will be a strong advocate for freedom and will always put America first. Congratulations, Mark!” Trump wrote.
Brnovich has a long career in law and politics. He served as Arizona’s Attorney General for two terms from 2015 to 2023, playing an important role in law enforcement and consumer protection.
Originally from the former Yugoslavia, Brnovich has family roots in Montenegro and Croatia, with Serbian parents. He studied political science at Arizona State University and earned his law degree from the University of San Diego. In addition to his legal career, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Brnovich has been an active figure in American politics, attempting to secure the Republican nomination for the Senate in the 2022 elections, though without success. After his term as Attorney General, he joined a well-known law firm.
In his new role as ambassador to Serbia, Brnovich will replace Christopher Hill and is expected to play a key role in U.S.-Serbia relations, particularly in diplomatic and political matters related to the Balkans region.
Brnovich is married to Susan Brnovich, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. They have two daughters together. He is an active member of the Serbian Orthodox community in Phoenix.
