Staff Reports
The Republican establishment probably had their monocles popping out when reports surfaced that President-elect Donald J. Trump was considering Kari Lake for the prestigious role of ambassador to Mexico. The twice-failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate, known more for her feistles in the political arena than any solid achievements, didn’t exactly endear herself to the party’s elite. After a series of campaign missteps that could only be likened to a bull in a china shop, Lake was reportedly on a mission to mend some serious bridges with her party. But now it seems that her diplomatic dreams have been dashed—like a piñata at a three-year-old’s birthday party—thanks to Trump’s latest decision to go in a completely different direction.
Enter Ron Johnson, not to be confused with the Wisconsin senator of the same name, who is about to don the metaphorical sombrero as the new U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Trump has handed the reins to Johnson, who previously held the ambassadorial position in El Salvador and saw his role as akin to a one-man SWAT team against crime and illegal immigration. Johnson’s credentials read like a resume crafted with a highlighter—over two decades with the Central Intelligence Agency and a proud stint as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army. Clearly, he wasn’t just picking daisies while serving his country.
In the announcement, Trump made it clear that Johnson will be a key player in the America First agenda, working alongside the talented Secretary of State nominee, Marco Rubio. The mission? To put an end to migrant crime and staunch the flow of deadly substances, like Fentanyl, entering the United States. One can almost hear the bugle call for American sovereignty and safety as Johnson prepares to tackle these issues head-on.
Sorry, Kari, Trump Is Going for Someone else as Ambassador to Mexico https://t.co/c1Yrut84BA
— Brett Murphy (PatriotPointman) (@PatriotPointman) December 11, 2024
The irony here is hard to ignore. While Kari Lake was likely planning her next attempt to sway hearts and minds in Mexico, she instead finds herself on the sidelines, watching Johnson, a man with a military and intelligence background, step onto the international stage. It’s a shift that reinforces a common mantra among conservatives: qualifications over popularity. Instead of a candidate who built her profile on soundbites and Twitter battles, we’ve got a proven protector of national interests poised to take on a border with deep-seated challenges.
With Johnson at the helm, Trump has once again showcased his knack for appointing those who actually have experience in dealing with the issues that plague the Northern Hemisphere’s wildest party scene—Mexico. As the Biden administration found itself ensnared in a web of ineffective policies, Johnson is set to clamp down on the chaos at the southern border and restore a sense of order that has been desperately missing. For conservatives, it’s a moment of hope. One can almost feel the collective nod of approval from the right as they ponder the potential of Johnson steering the ship through unpredictable waters.
