Former US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar expresses frustration with the Biden administration's handling of the southern border.
Key facts
- •Ken Salazar considered running for president in 2024 due to frustration with the Biden administration's border plan.
- •Salazar requested a 'border czar' to oversee interagency coordination, but was unsuccessful.
- •The White House delayed in calling the border situation a 'crisis'.
- •Salazar proposes a 'new North American alliance' to address border issues.
- •He has met with presidential hopefuls to discuss his 'borderlands platform'.
- •Salazar calls the Democratic Party's decision to have Biden hand-pick his successor, Kamala Harris, a 'mistake'.
Ken Salazar, former US Ambassador to Mexico, considered running for president in 2024 due to frustration with the Biden administration's border plan. He has written about his experiences in his forthcoming book, 'Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America'.
Border Plan Frustration
Salazar grew increasingly frustrated with the White House's handling of the southern border. He requested a 'border czar' to oversee interagency coordination, but was unsuccessful. The White House also delayed in calling the border situation a 'crisis'. Salazar's frustration peaked after Biden's presidential debate performance in July 2024, prompting him to consider a presidential run.
Proposed Solutions
In his book, Salazar proposes a 'new North American alliance' where the US, Canada, and Mexico integrate supply chains, jointly patrol borders, and promote cultural exchanges. He has met with presidential hopefuls, including Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, to discuss his 'borderlands platform'.
