President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his nomination of State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as the next U.S. deputy representative to the United Nations. Bruce, who has served as the face of the administration’s foreign policy since Trump took office in January, will now require Senate confirmation for the role. In a social media post, Trump praised her “fantastic job” as spokesperson, highlighting her staunch defense of his administration’s controversial policies, including immigration crackdowns, responses to Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Bruce, a former Fox News commentator and conservative author, has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s “America First” agenda. Her books, such as “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda,” have criticized liberal ideologies, aligning her closely with the administration’s political stance. Following Trump’s announcement, Bruce expressed gratitude on social media, suggesting her new role would begin in a “few weeks” and reaffirming her commitment to promoting Trump’s policies on the global stage.
The nomination comes as Trump also moves forward with his pick for U.N. ambassador, former White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, who will oversee Bruce if confirmed. Waltz’s nomination follows his abrupt departure as national security adviser in May after being embroiled in a scandal involving confidential discussions about military strikes in Yemen. His Senate confirmation remains pending, adding uncertainty to the timeline for Bruce’s potential appointment.
If confirmed, Bruce will join a U.S. mission to the UN that has frequently clashed with international partners over issues like Gaza, Ukraine, and multilateral diplomacy. Her appointment signals Trump’s continued prioritization of loyalists in key diplomatic roles, even as his administration faces scrutiny over its foreign policy decisions. The Senate, where Republicans hold a slim majority, will soon weigh in on whether her outspoken advocacy translates into effective multilateral representation.