Trump names Ron Johnson ambassador to Mexico; It's not a senator from Wisconsin

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he has chosen Ron Johnson to be U.S. ambassador to Mexico — but it is not Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.

This Ron Johnson, Trump said in a statement, was previously U.S. ambassador to El Salvador during Trump’s first term and served in the Central Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Army.

“Ron will work closely with our great nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to advance our nation’s security and prosperity through a strong America First foreign policy,” Trump said on Truth Social.

Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is, of course, a U.S. senator serving his third term. His full name is Ronald Harold Johnson while the candidate is Ronald Douglas Johnson. Johnson, of Wisconsin, is a loyal Trump ally but has not been appointed to his administration.

The announcement caused some confusion Tuesday evening, as some news outlets reported that Trump chose Ron Johnson of Wisconsin or mistakenly published photos of the senator.

On X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, some national reporters pointed out the difference.

And Johnson himself, from Wisconsin, reminded people: “There are a few of us Ron Johnsons out there,” including a former NFL player and a JCPenney CEO.

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