Trump Makes Pick for Secretary of Agriculture — Meet Brooke Rollins
December 2, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing his cabinet picks as the beginning of his new term draws closer. According to news reports, among Trump’s latest picks includes his nomination for the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins.
The Texas native was formerly Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives during the first Trump administration. She also served as Director of the Office of American Innovation at that time. She currently serves as President and CEO of America First Policy Institute.
Rollins, 52, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development. She went on to earn a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
Upon hearing the news of Rollins being nominated for Ag Secretary, American Farm Bureau Federation released a comment from President Zippy Duvall.
“We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture. We’re pleased she has a good relationship with our state Farm Bureau in Texas and hope to build on it if she’s confirmed by the Senate. We’re encouraged by her statement that she’d ‘fight for America’s farmers and our nation’s agricultural communities.’ Effective leadership at USDA is more important than ever as farmers and ranchers face a struggling agricultural economy.”
The National Potato Council tweeted the following on X: “Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination and we look forward to working with her to build a stronger, more resilient U.S. potato industry that protects our family farms and the 700k-plus jobs supported by the industry.”
Before Rollins can be confirmed as the new head of USDA, the U.S. Senate must first approve the nomination.
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