Secretary of State Mike Pompeo named former Fox News contributor Morgan Ortagus as the new State Department spokesperson, Trend reported citing Wral.
"I am pleased to welcome Morgan Ortagus as our new State Department Spokesperson," Pompeo said in a statement. "Morgan brings outstanding credentials and a record of public service to the position. She has worked her entire career in financial services, consulting, and diplomacy. "
Ortagus, a Navy reserve officer, was the anticipated pick for the job and has extensive foreign policy experience.