Former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce has been appointed the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday, marking another high-profile addition to his incoming administration, The Hill reported.
President-elect Donald Trump revealed Friday that Tammy Bruce, a longtime Fox News contributor, will serve as the U.S. Department of State's spokesperson. Bruce will report to Senator Marco Rubio, the department's nominee for Secretary of State.
"It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will be joining our incredible nominee for United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Bruce, a seasoned political analyst, joined Fox News in 2005 and became a prominent voice on the network. A spokesperson for the network confirmed her departure, praising her contributions over nearly two decades.
"Tammy Bruce has been an extremely valued contributor at FOX News Media for nearly 20 years, and we wish her all the best in her new role," the spokesperson told The Hill.
Trump described Bruce as "highly respected" and credited her with exposing the "lies and fraud of the Radical Left." Bruce's Fox News biography highlights her past as a registered Democrat and a liberal activist. In the 1990s, she worked on progressive political campaigns and was president of the National Organization for Women before transitioning to a more conservative platform. The biography notes her current mission to "expose and help defeat the leftist agenda."
Bruce's career at Fox News also included authoring several books, which delve into her political evolution and views. Trump emphasized her dedication and ability to connect with the public.
"As one of the longest-serving News Contributors, Tammy has brought TRUTH to the American People for over two decades," Trump said in his announcement. "I know she will bring that same strength of conviction and fearless spirit to her new position as State Department Spokesperson."
Bruce's appointment continues a pattern of Trump enlisting former Fox News personalities for key administration roles. Others tapped include Sean Duffy, Pete Hegseth, Janette Nesheiwat, and Monica Crowley. Unlike some government positions, Bruce's role does not require Senate confirmation.
The appointment underscores the close ties between Trump's administration and Fox News alums, further solidifying the network's influence on the incoming administration's communications strategy.
Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.
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