President-elect Trump plans to nominate Brandon Judd, former president of the Border Patrol Association, as ambassador to Chile.
“I have known and worked with Brandon personally for the past nine years. Brandon helped me develop and implement the most effective border security policy in American history.” President Trump said on Truth Social Thursday night: “I have also watched Brandon tirelessly and honorably represent the Border Patrol agents who elected him to represent us on all issues, especially our efforts to secure our great nation’s borders and keep all Americans safe.”
Judd served in the Border Patrol for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety of roles in states such as Arizona, California, Maine and Montana.
He was chairman of the National Border Patrol Council, which represents about 18,000 Border Patrol agents and support personnel. He officially resigned on May 18.
During her television appearance, Judd criticized President Biden’s immigration policies, particularly those that have led to an increase in the number of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border.
“Biden is only worried about his political future. “The safety and security of our fellow Americans is secondary to that goal.” Judd wrote in a Fox News opinion essay published in late February. “Tragically, over the past three years we have witnessed the catastrophic results of his self-centered policy decisions.”
The current U.S. Ambassador to Chile is Bernadette M. Meehan.
Judd must be confirmed by the Senate. The Republican Party will take the majority early next year.
“I am confident that Brandon will represent the United States as Chairman of the National Border Patrol Council in the same way he has represented all rank-and-file Border Patrol agents. Brandon will make our country proud,” Trump wrote.
