Bruce, who has been engaged in government roles since the beginning of Trump's second term, was lauded by Trump on Truth Social, with the president noting her "fantastic job" in her current position. Previously, she spent over two decades as a conservative contributor to Fox News and has authored several books critiquing liberal ideologies, such as "Fear Itself: Exposing the Left's Mind-Killing Agenda".

While the timeline for her assuming the role is still uncertain pending Senate confirmation, Trump's confidence in Bruce is evident as he stated she would represent the US “brilliantly.” Throughout her tenure at the State Department, Bruce has been vocal in supporting various contentious foreign policy decisions, including immigration reforms and the deployment of private military contractors for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

On the note of appointments, Trump has nominated Mike Waltz as the UN ambassador, a candidate still awaiting confirmation, whereas the current acting ambassador, Dorothy Shea, remains in her position following her service as deputy ambassador last year.