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Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador

August 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce to serve as US deputy representative to the United Nations. Bruce, who previously worked as a Fox News conservative contributor for over 20 years and authored books critical of liberals, has been serving at the State Department since Trump's second term began in January. Trump praised her current performance as State Department spokesperson, where she has defended controversial US foreign policy decisions including the immigration crackdown and the use of private military contractors for Gaza aid distribution.

Who is affected

  • Tammy Bruce (nominee for deputy UN representative)
  • The US State Department
  • The United States representation at the United Nations
  • Dorothy Shea (current acting UN ambassador)
  • Mike Waltz (nominee for UN ambassador)
  • The US Senate (responsible for confirmation)

What action is being taken

  • President Trump is nominating Tammy Bruce as US deputy representative to the United Nations
  • Bruce is currently serving as State Department spokesperson
  • Bruce is defending controversial US foreign policy decisions in her current role
  • The Senate is considering the nominations of both Bruce and Mike Waltz

Why it matters

  • The nomination represents a significant career shift for Bruce from media personality to high-level diplomatic representative
  • Bruce would represent US interests at the United Nations, a key international organization
  • The appointment would place a former conservative television personality and author in a prominent diplomatic position
  • Bruce has been defending controversial US policies, indicating potential continuity in Trump's approach to foreign policy
  • The nomination is part of Trump's ongoing efforts to staff key diplomatic positions in his second administration

What's next

  • Senate confirmation process for Tammy Bruce's nomination
  • Senate confirmation process for Mike Waltz's nomination for UN ambassador

Read full article from source: BBC