In a rare show of bipartisan support for a Trump cabinet nominee, Ms. Rollins sailed through the confirmation process and will now lead the agency responsible for securing the nation’s food supply.

Rollins, who served as chief for domestic policy during Trump's first administration, was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate in a 72-28 vote. Rollins will now lead a department tasked with overseeing nearly all aspects of the nation's food system,

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Brooke Rollins as the next leader of the Department of Agriculture, placing the longtime conservative policy official in charge of the agency amidst a challenging period for agriculture producers.