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I'm thinking dp was elected special envoy ....

en·voy
ˈenˌvoi,ˈänˌvoi/
noun
noun: envoy; plural noun: envoys

1.
a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
synonyms: ambassador, emissary, diplomat, consul, attaché, chargé d'affaires, plenipotentiary;
nuncio;
representative, delegate, proxy, surrogate, liaison, spokesperson;
agent, intermediary, mediator;
informalgo-between;
historicallegate