State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announces nomination as U.S. deputy ambassador to the U.N.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce closed Tuesday’s briefing by announcing that President Trump had posted on Truth Social his intention to nominate her as deputy ambassador to the United Nations. "His intention was a surprise, as was his request last Christmas asking me to become the spokesperson at the state department. I was astounded then and remain deeply honored and grateful for the president's trust in me," Bruce said from the podium. She thanked State Department staff and reporters for their work and said she looks forward to continuing to serve the department "from New York and beyond." Bruce reiterated her commitment to the administration's foreign‑policy agenda and said she and her team had worked to improve transparency in daily briefings. She closed the briefing by thanking reporters for their professionalism and camaraderie and said she expects to continue supporting the department in her new role if the nomination proceeds. The announcement on the briefing room floor reported the president's intent; Bruce did not describe any personnel or Senate confirmation timeline for the nomination.