{"id":2378725,"date":"2024-12-11T02:39:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-nominates-former-green-beret-to-serve-as-us-ambassador-to-mexico-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T02:41:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:41:18","slug":"trump-nominates-former-green-beret-to-serve-as-us-ambassador-to-mexico-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-nominates-former-green-beret-to-serve-as-us-ambassador-to-mexico-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump nominates former Green Beret to serve as US ambassador to Mexico &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-nominates-former-green-beret-to-serve-as-us-ambassador-to-mexico-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2378725&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President-elect Donald Trump has \u2063nominated Ron Johnson, a former \u200bGreen Beret, to serve as the U.S.ambassador to Mexico. \u2062This\u200c decision highlights \u2063Trump&#8217;s ongoing efforts to shape his administration and select individuals with military backgrounds\u200d for key foreign \u2062policy roles. The nomination is\u2062 part of Trump&#8217;s broader strategy to strengthen ties\u200c with Mexico and address \u2063various bilateral issues. Ron Johnson&#8217;s nomination as \u200cthe U.S.ambassador \u2063to Mexico reflects President-elect donald trump&#8217;s strategic approach \u200bto \u2064foreign policy\u2062 and\u200c diplomatic relations.By choosing someone with \u2062a military background, Trump\u200b may be signaling an emphasis on security and defense in dealing with Mexico, particularly concerning issues \u200dlike immigration, drug trafficking, and border\u200c security.<\/p>\n<p>This nomination could also indicate an \u200bintention\u200d to foster stronger bilateral relations with Mexico, potentially leveraging military\u200c experience to\u200b navigate complex trade and diplomatic matters. Johnson&#8217;s background as a Green Beret\u2062 might be viewed \u200bas an\u200d asset in engaging with Mexican officials and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">addressing shared security \u200bchallenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>this decision \u2064is part of a larger\u2064 pattern within Trump&#8217;s administration to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-state-ferries-wont-rehire-unvaxxed-workers-amid-worker-shortages\/\" title=\"Washington State Ferries Won&#039;t Rehire Unvaxxed Workers Amid Worker Shortages\">fill key positions<\/a> with individuals who have strong military credentials, \u200dsuggesting a preference for leadership styles that prioritize security and a firm \u200cstance on \u2062international matters. As the administration takes shape, it will\u200b be interesting to see how\u200d these appointments influence U.S.-Mexico relations \u2062and the direction of foreign policy in the region.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump nominates former Green Beret to serve as US ambassador to Mexico<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> nominated Ron Johnson as U.S. ambassador to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mexico<\/a>. Johnson is a former U.S. Army Green Beret officer who <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20191210025539\/https:\/\/sv.usembassy.gov\/our-relationship\/our-ambassador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">served<\/a> from 1984-1998 before retiring as a colonel. He was also a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CIA<\/a> Paramilitary Operations Officer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Just as he has for his previous nominations, Trump announced Johnson&rsquo;s in a post on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am pleased to nominate Ronald (Ron) Johnson to serve as the United States Ambassador to Mexico,&rdquo; Trump posted. &ldquo;Ron will work closely with our great Secretary of State Nominee, Marco Rubio, to promote our Nation&rsquo;s security and prosperity through strong America First Foreign Policies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video featured-post-video in-content bridtv\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1908122\" class=\"brid\" style=\"width:1280;height:720;\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video-placeholder\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background-color:#000;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;width:100%;height:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/113631530334336544\/embed\" class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Johnson has experience working in a Trump administration. He was appointed ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in 2019 and served in that capacity until January 2021. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">president-elect<\/a> touted this previous work in the social media post announcing his nomination.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During my First Term, Ron served as the Ambassador to El Salvador, where he worked tirelessly with Salvadoran authorities and our team to reduce violent crime and illegal migration to the lowest levels in History,&rdquo; Trump posted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As ambassador to Mexico, it is expected that Johnson will work to help with border security and the illegal immigration crisis. Trump mentioned as much in the post announcing Johnson&rsquo;s nomination.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Together, we will put an end to migrant crime, stop the illegal flow of Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our Country and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!&rdquo; the president-elect said.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson has a distinguished <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20191210025539\/https:\/\/sv.usembassy.gov\/our-relationship\/our-ambassador\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career<\/a> in the U.S. government, having &ldquo;over four decades of service&rdquo; in aiding the country and dealing with numerous vital matters such as &ldquo;refugees, counter-narcotics, counterterrorism, human rights, and tropical virus disease control.&rdquo; He was also a Senior Advisor to the Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, where his work focused on &ldquo; interagency collaboration and providing geopolitical advice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1908122\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1908122\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump nominates ex-Green Beret Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2378727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ronald-Johnson.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[11079,38345,3634],"class_list":["post-2378725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-ambassador","tag-green-beret","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ronald-Johnson.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2378725"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2378730,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378725\/revisions\/2378730"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2378727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2378725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2378725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2378725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}