US President Donald Trump has nominated State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce to serve as the United States’ next deputy representative to the United Nations, elevating a prominent conservative voice with a unique political journey.
From the Briefing Room to the UN
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Saturday, writing, “I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Tammy Bruce, a Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author, as our next Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.”
The president praised Bruce, saying she has been “serving with distinction” in her current role and “will represent our Country brilliantly at the UN.”
Bruce has become a visible face of the US State Department during the first six months of Trump’s second term, frequently leading press briefings and defending his administration’s foreign policy agenda.
Thank you President Trump! So grateful for @POTUS‘s trust in nominating me as the Deputy Representative of the US at the UN. I’ve been honored to serve as @StateDept Spokesperson, and now I’m blessed that in the next few weeks my commitment to advancing America First leadership… pic.twitter.com/7f7tDZ9dl4
— Tammy Bruce (@statedeptspox) August 9, 2025
A Political Evolution
Before joining the Trump administration, Bruce was best known as a Fox News contributor. Her path to the conservative spotlight, however, came after years as a Democrat and self-described liberal activist, according to a report published by Politico. That dramatic shift eventually brought her into Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again (MAGA)’ campaign fold, where she has become a vocal supporter of Trump’s policies.
She was appointed to the State Department role in January, one of several conservative media figures brought into the administration’s ranks.
Senate Scrutiny Awaits
Bruce’s new nomination comes at a time when the US still lacks a confirmed permanent ambassador to the United Nations. Mike Waltz, who briefly served as Trump’s national security adviser, had his confirmation hearing last month, but the Senate has yet to vote, as reported by American media outlets.
As a Senate-confirmed role, Bruce’s nomination is now expected to face legislative scrutiny. If confirmed, she’ll assume the role during a tense period for American foreign policy, especially as President Donald Trump’s administration faces international backlash over its support for Israel during the Gaza war.
