Veteran gay diplomat is now ambassador to Lithuania.

Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees. (Image: Global.lidkoping.se)

Veteran diplomat Robert Gilchrist, who is gay, has been confirmed as ambassador to the conservative nation of Lithuania.

The Senate confirmed him by voice vote, and Gilchrist posted on Twitter Thursday about his confirmation.

Although nominated by Donald Trump, Gilchrist has…