WASHINGTON — On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Brooke Rollins, a former aide in the White House, for the position of agriculture secretary. Rollins currently leads the America First Policy Institute, an organization closely associated with Trump, and previously served as the director of the office of American innovation during his first term in office.

The nomination will require approval from the Senate, which is currently under Republican control. If confirmed, Rollins will take over from Tom Vilsack, the agriculture secretary under President Joe Biden. Vilsack manages a vast department responsible for a range of areas, including policies, regulations, and support programs that pertain to agriculture, forestry, ranching, food quality, and nutrition.