Key facts
- Kari Lake declined to apologize for allegations made during her 2024 race against Sen. Ruben Gallego.
- Lake had accused Gallego of being controlled by cartels.
- Donald Trump nominated Lake to be ambassador to Jamaica.
Kari Lake, who was nominated by Donald Trump to serve as the ambassador to Jamaica, declined on Thursday to apologize for allegations she made during her unsuccessful 2024 race against now-Senator Ruben Gallego. Lake had accused Gallego of being controlled by cartels.