WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23, 2025—On this week’s episode of Moment of Truth, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau joined us live from the State Department in Washington, DC.

In the episode, Landau shares his remarkable journey from a Foreign Service family to then serving as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President Trump’s first term.

He discusses his diplomatic approach, the impact of social media in public diplomacy, and critical U.S.-Mexico relations, focusing on migration, drug cartels, and trade. In the spirit of Father’s Day, he also reflects on his father’s inspiring path as a diplomat.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the State Department for their incredible hospitality in hosting us and for taking the time to show our audience, up close and personal, their work to put America first.  

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