Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as Agriculture secretary
cnn.com —
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, a former policy adviser and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, has been a strong supporter of Trump's agenda. Previously considered for White House chief of staff, Rollins expressed interest in the Agriculture position after stepping back from that role. Trump praised her commitment to American farmers and rural communities in his announcement. This decision comes after speculation that Trump might choose former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler for the role. The Department of Agriculture oversees various areas, including natural resources and nutrition, and employs nearly 100,000 people.