President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), completing his Cabinet selections. Rollins, a Texas native and current president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, previously served as acting director of the White House Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term.
The USDA, established in 1862, oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including farming, forestry, food safety, and nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins will manage an agency with significant influence over rural development and agricultural policies.
Background on Brooke Rollins
Rollins was raised in Glen Rose,
