Trump chooses former Fox host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador

US President Donald Trump has nominated Tammy Bruce, the State Department spokeswoman and former Fox News host, to be the US deputy representative to the United Nations. Trump praised Bruce's work at the State Department since he took office in January.

Before joining the government, Bruce was a conservative contributor on Fox News for over 20 years. She has authored books critical of liberals, including "Fear Itself: Exposing the Left's Mind-Killing Agenda."

The timing of Bruce assuming the role depends on her confirmation by the Senate. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, describing Bruce as a "Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author."

As State Department spokeswoman, Bruce has supported various controversial US foreign policy decisions, such as Trump's immigration policies and sending private military contractors to provide aid in Gaza.

Mike Waltz, Trump's nominee for UN ambassador, is awaiting confirmation by the Senate. The current acting ambassador to the UN is Dorothy Shea, a career diplomat who served as deputy ambassador in 2024.