Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 24, 2024, that he will nominate Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary. Rollins, a former White House aide and attorney, is a longtime Trump associate and currently leads the America First Policy Institute. Rollins will succeed Tom Vilsack, who served under President Joe Biden. Her nomination is part of Trump's final selections for his cabinet, which will require Senate confirmation when he takes office on January 20, 2025. The Agriculture Department oversees policies related to farming, food safety, and nutrition. Trump's previous tariffs affected farmers, leading to significant aid during his first term.