Trump Appoints Christopher Landau as Deputy Secretary of State

Donald Trump announced the nomination of Christopher Landau as Deputy Secretary of State.

Landau, former ambassador to Mexico, was recognized for reducing illegal migration during his tenure from 2019 to 2021.

The appointment will require confirmation by the Senate, where Republicans will hold a majority starting in January.

If confirmed, Landau will work alongside Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State, to implement an «America First» foreign policy.

Christopher Landau and Rubio: Key Figures in Latin American Policy

The selection of Landau and Rubio highlights a strategic focus on Latin America in Trump’s foreign policy agenda.

Rubio, of Cuban descent, spearheaded policies toward Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua during Trump’s first administration.

Landau, with his expertise in Mexico, is likely to lead efforts on migration, tariffs, and the review of the USMCA treaty.

With a three-decade-long career, Landau is a Harvard graduate who worked with prominent conservative Supreme Court justices.

Born in Madrid in 1963, Landau is the son of George Landau, a diplomat in Spain and ambassador to several Latin American countries.