Posted on 12/09/2024 4:26:17 PM PST by Libloather
There is speculation at Mar-a-Lago that Kari Lake — who twice failed to win office in Arizona — is being considered as President-elect Donald Trump’s ambassador to Mexico, The Post has learned.
One source confirmed to The Post on Monday there were discussions at the once and future president’s West Palm Beach, Fla., resort this weekend about her being a top contender for the diplomatic post.
Lake, 55, is considered the leading candidate for the ambassador position, two sources familiar with the situation previously told Semafor.
Trump’s ambassador to Mexico will play a significant role in what he has said will be a top priority of his second administration in deporting millions of illegal migrants.
She has been a staunch supporter of the incoming president since earning his endorsement in her run for the Arizona’s governor office in 2022.
The former news anchor for Phoenix-based Fox affiliate KSAV-TV narrowly lost that race to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs — but refused to concede and challenged the outcome for years to no avail.
In her run for governor, Lake wrote an op-ed detailing plans to create a “compact of like-minded states” to deport illegal migrants back across the southern border, similar to proposals now laid out by Trump, 78, for his second term.
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Kari deserves a place in the Trump admin.
I like her for something more meaningful than Ambassador.
I like Lake, but I wouldn’t exactly call her diplomatic. OTOH, ambassadors to hostile countries are not sent to play nice.
I do believe Mexico has the right to reject her. It might be behind her nomination.
To which I think that is why she is being sent to Mexico, an enemy country if there ever is one.
I hear ya. I’m 59 and single.
Good resume enhancer.
Okay...this looks like a future cat fight...
Kari would make a super Ambassador, best idea I’ve heard.
Great news!
I think they might get along!
If she can start a war with Mexico in her first month, she would have successfully completed her job.
I agree.
How about “Maricopa Czar”? She could lead a task force that cleans up one of the most corrupt counties in America.
I would put her in charge of all Federal money going to Arizona. That, or some sort of criminal investigation team focused on corruption in Arizona government.
Just make sure there is someone with absolute WH authority who immediately precludes any leakers and ANY territory 'beefs' between Lake and Homan, and let it rip.
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