US Deputy Ambassador Nominee Tammy Bruce Advocates for Reforms at Ineffective United Nations

During her confirmation hearing, Tammy Bruce, nominee for US deputy ambassador to the UN, emphasised the need for bold reforms to restore confidence in the organisation and its mission of maintaining international peace.

International

-Sathish Raman

Updated: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 0:33 [IST]

During a confirmation hearing, Tammy Bruce, nominated by President Donald Trump as the US deputy ambassador to the United Nations, called for significant changes to the global body. She criticised the UN as "bloated, unfocused and ineffective." Bruce emphasised the need for the UN's 193 member nations to return to its original mission of maintaining international peace and security.

Bruce, who previously contributed to Fox News Channel, highlighted the importance of countries collaborating for peace. She cited the UN Security Council's recent endorsement of Trump's Gaza plan as an example. "I believe the UN is important and must be revitalized so it can continue to serve the people of the United States and the people of the world," she stated.

UN Funding and American Interests

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a leading Democrat, expressed concern over the US not fully paying its UN dues. She argued this weakens peacekeeping efforts amid global instability. Shaheen questioned Bruce on how she would address this issue if confirmed. Bruce assured her commitment to ensuring that US funding supports policies benefiting American taxpayers and foreign policy interests.

Senator James Risch, chairman of the committee, voiced his scepticism about the UN. He asked Bruce how she would address what he described as the UN's "horrible antisemitic course." Bruce responded that the Trump administration would not support divisive concepts like DEI and gender ideology or anti-Israel bias.

Nomination and Future Role

In August, Trump appointed Bruce as deputy representative to the UN after her six-month tenure at the State Department. She has been serving as a public delegate at the US mission to the UN. If confirmed by the Senate, she will replace Dorothy Shea, a career diplomat, as deputy ambassador.

Bruce stressed that revitalising the UN is crucial for it to effectively serve both Americans and people worldwide. Her focus remains on aligning US contributions with policies that add value to American interests.

With inputs from PTI