Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, finalizes Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary, completing his Cabinet selections. Rollins, a former White House aide and president of the America First Policy Institute, has a background in agricultural development. Rollins will succeed Tom Vilsack, the current agriculture secretary, and her nomination requires Senate confirmation. The Senate will be controlled by Republicans when Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. During his campaign, Trump did not detail his agriculture policies, but he previously imposed tariffs that affected farmers. The USDA, which Rollins will oversee, manages various programs related to farming, food safety, and nutrition.