Donald Trump hands another ambassadorship to a member of his Mar-a-Lago resort that costs US$200,000 to join
- Lana Marks is likely best known as a handbag designer. Her sought-after bags can cost as much as US$400,000.
- Marks is the fourth member of the Mar-a-Lago club Trump has tapped for an ambassadorship
The nomination of Lana Marks as ambassador to South Africa, yet another Mar-a-Lago member tapped for such an honour, is certain to raise some uncomfortable questions about whether US President Donald Trump is rewarding long-time members of his exclusive, a pricey, Mar-a-Lago club.
In a statement from the White House, Wednesday, Trump announced several new appointments to key administration posts, including that of Marks.
Lana Marks is the founder, chief executive and of Lana Marks Inc, a luxury fashion accessories company.
Rather than crossing swords with honorary consuls or hosting royals for high tea, Marks is best known for her high-dollar handbags.
“In more than a dozen past lawsuits against her in Aspen, New York, California and South Florida, Marks has repeatedly been accused of stiffing her attorneys, accountants, landlords and employees. She is also embroiled in bitter, international legal battles in South Africa and Israel with her siblings over a family trust and the care for their 89-year-old mother.”