Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, finalizes Cabinet picks
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary, completing his Cabinet selections. Rollins, a former White House aide and Trump associate, will succeed Tom Vilsack, who served under President Biden. Rollins has a background in agricultural development and law, and she currently leads the America First Policy Institute. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation, which is expected to be favorable with a Republican majority. The USDA, which Rollins will oversee, manages policies related to farming, food safety, and nutrition programs. Trump’s previous administration faced challenges with tariffs affecting farmers, and it remains to be seen how his new policies will impact the agriculture sector.