President-elect Trump picked Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama.Calling the Miami-Dade County Commissioner a « fierce fighter, » Trump said that he would advance the « MAGA agenda » to the Central American country. »Kevin is a fierce fighter for America First principles. As a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, and Vice Chairman of the International Trade Consortium, he has been instrumental in driving Economic growth, and fostering International partnerships, » Trump wrote in the Wednesday announcement. « In 2020, Kevin did an incredible job as my Florida State Director and, this year, advanced our MAGA Agenda as a Member of the RNC Platform Committee. » »Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin – He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation’s interests in Panama! » he said.GET TO KNOW DONALD TRUMP’S CABINET: WHO HAS THE PRESIDENT-ELECT PICKED SO FAR?The announcement came after Trump said that Panama was « a Country that is ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams. »In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump also accused Chinese soldiers of illegally operating the canal and « always making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in ‘repair’ money but will have absolutely nothing to say about ‘anything.' »In a statement on X, Cabrera thanked Trump for the nomination.HOW PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP COULD PULL OFF ‘THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY’ AS HE ENTERS OFFICE »I’m humbled and honored by your nomination to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, » he wrote. « Let’s get to work! »Cabrera won his county election two years ago following an endorsement by Trump. He also served as the Florida state director for Trump’s 2020 campaign and was a member of the RNC Platform Committee.
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