Donald Trump has officially nominated Brooke Rollins, a long-time ally, for the position of secretary of agriculture, finalizing his cabinet lineup.
In a recent statement, Trump expressed his confidence in Brooke as the next Secretary of Agriculture, emphasizing her role in leading initiatives to safeguard American farmers, whom he described as the nation’s essential foundation.
On Saturday afternoon, he announced the appointment of the head of the Maga-backed think tank, the America First Policy Institute, to the position.
Her nomination signifies the conclusion of a fast-paced and occasionally tumultuous series of appointments to head executive agencies.
Who is Brooke Rollins?
Rollins has established himself as a prominent ally of Trump over the years. He is the co-founder and president of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank that advocates right-wing policies in support of the former president.
A former aide in the White House during the president-elect’s initial term, she held the positions of director of the Office of American Innovation and acting director of the Domestic Policy Council.
Rollins, who spent his formative years on a farm, became actively engaged with Future Farmers of America and 4H, a prominent agricultural organization, from a young age.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture development from Texas A&M University before pursuing a career in law.
If the Senate approves, she will oversee farm subsidies, federal nutrition programs, meat inspections, and other aspects of the nation’s agricultural, food, and forestry sectors.
She is set to play a pivotal role in the renegotiation of the trade agreement involving the US, Canada, and Mexico, a process that may include implementing tariffs as Trump promised.
Cabinet team complete
Rollins’ nomination signifies the conclusion of Trump’s selections for his cabinet, which consists of 15 advisers overseeing various bureaucratic departments within the American government.
The Senate must confirm each nominee before they can take office.
Trump has assembled diverse cabinet selections featuring staunch Maga supporters and former political adversaries.
Several of his nominations, including Robert Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have sparked considerable scrutiny.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., previously an environmental attorney known for his skepticism towards vaccines, is set to lead the Food and Drug Administration after his independent campaign against Donald Trump, which he ultimately exited to endorse the former president.
Matt Gaetz, the outspoken former congressman from Florida known for leading the effort to remove former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has stepped down from his nomination and resigned amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, solicitation for sex, and drug use.
Reports indicate that senators have expressed significant challenges in confirming Gaetz for the position. Gaetz has refuted any misconduct allegations, stating that he stepped back from consideration due to concerns about becoming a “distraction.”
In a swift move, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to the position.
In recent developments, Pete Hegseth finds himself at the center of controversy following the emergence of a police report that sheds light on an alleged sexual assault incident involving the former Fox News host and a woman in 2017.
Hegseth has refuted allegations of misconduct, asserting that the interaction was consensual. No arrests or charges were filed against him.
Linda McMahon, the nominee for education secretary and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, faces scrutiny regarding her limited background in the education sector.
