Brooke Rollins of Texas was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture by the Senate Thursday with a vote of 72-28.
Rollins served in Trump’s previous administration as acting director of the Domestic Policy Council and oversaw the White House Office of American Innovation. She since co-founded and served as president and chief executive officer of the America First Policy Institute. She has a degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Rollins was immediately sworn in and went to work at the department, giving her first address on Friday during her welcome reception.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins - first address (11:37)
Sec. Rollins’ first press availability at the White House
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins - first press avail (8:35)