**Biden Taps Former Michigan Governor as Ambassador to Mexico**
President Joe Biden has nominated former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be the next U.S. ambassador to Mexico, the White House announced Wednesday.
Granholm, a Democrat who served two terms as Michigan’s governor from 2003 to 2011, is a close ally of Biden and has been a vocal supporter of his administration.
If confirmed by the Senate, Granholm would replace Christopher Landau, who resigned as ambassador to Mexico in January.
Granholm’s nomination comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Mexico over issues such as immigration, trade, and drug trafficking.
The Biden administration has made it a priority to improve relations with Mexico, and Granholm’s nomination is seen as a sign of the president’s commitment to that goal.
Granholm is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Michigan Law School.
She began her political career in the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served from 1999 to 2002.
In 2002, Granholm was elected governor of Michigan, becoming the state’s first female governor.
During her tenure as governor, Granholm focused on economic development and education reform.
She also worked to improve the state’s environmental record and to promote renewable energy.
Granholm left office in 2011 with high approval ratings.
Since then, she has worked as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and as a senior adviser to the Biden campaign.
Granholm’s nomination is expected to be well-received by both Democrats and Republicans.
She is seen as a qualified and experienced diplomat who can help to improve relations between the United States and Mexico.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to hold a hearing on Granholm’s nomination in the coming weeks.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Granholm would become the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to Mexico in more than 25 years..
