State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce speaks during a press briefing at the State Department in Washington, D.C. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)
Last week, she warned Russia on Fox News that it needs to take Trump "seriously’ on his deadline for a ceasefire.
Bruce has been with the administration since Trump took office.
Trump's nominee for U.N. ambassador, Mike Waltz, is still awaiting confirmation. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
"As one of the longest-serving News Contributors, Tammy has brought TRUTH to the American People for over two decades," Trump added. "I know she will bring that same strength of conviction and fearless spirit to her new position as State Department Spokesperson."
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Dorothy Shea, who served as deputy ambassador last year, is the current acting ambassador.
Trump's nominee for U.N. ambassador, Mike Waltz, is still awaiting confirmation.
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