Trump Taps Fox News’ Tammy Bruce For Top State Dept. Post

On Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Tammy Bruce, a long-time Fox News contributor, as the next spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State.

Bruce, known for her outspoken support of Trump and conservative values, has been a familiar face on Fox News, frequently appearing across daytime and primetime programming. Trump praised Bruce’s political acumen and commitment to his "Make America Great Again" agenda in a statement posted on his Truth Social account.

“It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will be joining our incredible Nominee for United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State,” Trump said.

“Tammy is a highly respected political analyst who understood the power and importance of ‘MAGA’ early on. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Southern California and, after being a liberal activist in the 1990s, saw the lies and fraud of the Radical Left, and quickly became one of the strongest Conservative voices on Radio and Television,” he added.

Trump lauded her extensive career, stating, “As one of the longest-serving News Contributors, Tammy has brought TRUTH to the American People for over two decades. I know she will bring that same strength of conviction and fearless spirit to her new position as State Department Spokesperson. Congratulations Tammy!”

Fox News confirmed the news, revealing that Bruce’s contract with the network was terminated following the announcement.

“Tammy Bruce has been an extremely valued contributor at FOX News Media for nearly 20 years, and we wish her all the best in her new role,” a Fox News spokesperson said.

Bruce, an accomplished author and former talk radio host, has been a consistent presence on Fox News since 2005. She is set to succeed Matthew Miller in her new role, as reported by Mediaite.

While Bruce has yet to issue an official statement about her appointment, earlier this week, she posted a photo with Trump on Instagram, expressing admiration for his leadership.

“So proud of this man,” she wrote. “For so many years he stood up to them, took everything they had, stayed standing FOR US, and PREVAILED. 2025 is just the beginning. There will be ups and downs, and we will continue to have to fight for our future, but it will be the beginning of a glorious return of our country.”

Trump also announced several other notable appointments for his administration. Former Fox News host and U.S. Army veteran Pete Hegseth was named as Secretary of Defense.

Additionally, Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson and Fox News contributor, was appointed Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace. Trump’s announcement regarding Ortagus was accompanied by mixed remarks.

“I am pleased to announce Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace, to the Honorable Steven Witkoff. Early on, Morgan fought me for three years, but hopefully, she has learned her lesson,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump highlighted Ortagus’ experience in diplomacy and national security, including her service as a U.S. Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer and her prior work as a member of the Abraham Accords team.

“These things usually don’t work out, but she has strong Republican support, and I’m not doing this for me, I’m doing it for them. Let’s see what happens,” Trump said, expressing cautious optimism.

Trump concluded with a hopeful note: “Good luck, Morgan!”