President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has nominated Brooke Rollins to serve as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Rollins, the president, CEO and founder of the America First Policy Institute think tank, has worked with Trump on multiple occasions. Trump praised her contributions, saying: "Brooke was on my 2016 Economic Advisory Council, and did an incredible job during my First Term as the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Director of the Office of American Innovation, and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives."
In his announcement, Trump repeatedly noted Rollins' Texas roots. The 52-year-old is a native of Glen Rose, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University.
"Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are truly the backbone of our Country," the president-elect said.
This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information.
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