Trump taps Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Brooke Rollins would serve as the Secretary of Agriculture.

"Brooke’s commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns is second to none," Trump said in an emailed statement.

Rollins is a former domestic policy adviser to Trump and is the current president of America First Policy Institute.

Rollins spoke to Trump about the potential job offer earlier this week.

She grew up on a farm and graduated from Texas A&M University, completing her degree in agriculture development. She used to lead the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank.

"As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are truly the backbone of our Country. Congratulations Brooke!" Trump concluded.