President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Tammy Bruce, a former Fox News personality and current State Department spokeswoman, to the position of deputy representative to the United Nations.
The appointment, which requires U.S. Senate confirmation, would place Bruce directly under Mike Waltz, Trump’s former national security advisor.
Waltz is awaiting his own confirmation to serve as the administration’s chief U.N. ambassador.
Both nominations will move forward in the coming weeks.
Bruce, 62, joined the State Department earlier this year.
She has served as the department’s public face in press briefings and official statements, often taking a firm stance against questions she considered unfair.
Her tenure in the role has been marked by an assertive style and unconventional tactics, including rearranging the seating of reporters in the briefing room without notice.
President Trump praised Bruce in a Truth Social post, calling her a “Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author.”
He credited her with serving “with distinction” since the start of his second term.
“Tammy Bruce will represent our Country brilliantly at the United Nations. Congratulations Tammy!” Trump wrote.
The deputy representative to the United Nations plays a central role in shaping U.S. positions on major international issues.