Well-known Utah Republicans such as Gov. Gary Herbert, Rep. Mia Love, Sen. Orrin Hatch and state House Speaker Greg Hughes were all in the crowd gathered in the Gold Room for Huntsman’s return to Utah, where he previously served as the state’s governor.
It was an honor to swear in @JonHuntsman as U.S. Ambassador to Russia on this beautiful afternoon. pic.twitter.com/cHBbJr1iuG
— Gov. Gary Herbert (@GovHerbert) October 7, 2017
There is a “low level of trust” between the U.S. and Russia, Huntsman said during his remarks after the oath. Improving relations between the two governments will be his primary goal as ambassador.