President Donald Trump said Saturday he has nominated State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce to serve as the United States’ deputy representative to the United Nations, a post that carries the rank of ambassador. The announcement was made on his Truth Social platform. Bruce, a former Fox News contributor and bestselling author, has been the public face of the State Department since Trump’s second term began in January. In that role she has defended the administration’s approach to issues ranging from the Ukraine war and the Gaza conflict to stricter immigration measures. Her appointment must be confirmed by the Senate. If approved, Bruce would work under Trump’s choice for U.N. ambassador, former national security adviser Mike Waltz, whose own nomination is still pending. Career diplomat Dorothy Shea continues to serve as acting ambassador while the Senate considers both nominees. The move extends Trump’s pattern of elevating media personalities to senior diplomatic posts, reflecting the White House’s emphasis on high-profile communicators in foreign policy roles.