Trump appoints Tammy Bruce, a Fox News contributor, as State Department spokesperson

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tammy Bruce, a veteran contributor to Fox News, as the spokesperson for the State Department.

This selection reflects Trump’s ongoing pattern of relying on the conservative cable channel for key roles within his administration, similar to his choice of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position of Secretary of the Army.

While the spokesperson role does not require Senate confirmation, it remains one of the most visible positions in U.S. diplomacy. Foreign governments closely monitor the spokesperson’s regular televised briefings to gauge shifts in U.S. policy. During Trump’s first term, there were extended periods without briefings, which caused frustration among foreign officials and journalists alike.

Bruce’s online profiles highlight her background as a former liberal activist who transitioned to a conservative stance after working on Democratic campaigns. The Los Angeles native is also an author, with her latest book titled “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda.”

In a late Friday social media announcement, Trump praised Bruce as “a highly respected political analyst who recognized the significance of ‘MAGA’ from the outset.”

“As one of the longest-serving News Contributors, Tammy has delivered TRUTH to the American People for over two decades. I am confident she will bring that same conviction and fearless spirit to her new role as State Department Spokesperson,” Trump stated.

Bruce joins a number of individuals affiliated with Fox News whom Trump has appointed as he assembles his administration. His previous State Department spokespersons, Heather Nauert and Morgan Ortagus, also had ties to the conservative network.