Trump picks State Dept. spokesperson Tammy Bruce for deputy U.N. post
In a Truth Social post announcing her nomination, Trump described Bruce as 'a Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author.' He praised her role at the State Department and said she would represent the U.S. 'brilliantly at the United Nations.'
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