List of ambassadors of the United States to Kuwait

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Ambassador of the United States to Kuwait
سفارة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في دولة الكويت
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Seal of the United States Department of State
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Incumbent
Karen Sasahara
since TBD
NominatorThe President of the United States
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holder Dayton S. Mak
as Chargé d'Affaires
Formation1961
Website U.S. Embassy - Kuwait City

This is a list of United States ambassadors, or lower-ranking diplomatic heads, to Kuwait.

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Ambassadors

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