Cruz: Trump to Nominate Senate Commerce's Roth as NTIA Administrator
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Monday night that President Donald Trump is nominating panel Republican Telecom Policy Director Arielle Roth as NTIA's leader, as expected. Lobbyists had previously also tipped Roth as a top contender for former FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s seat but Trump nominated Senate Armed Services Committee Republican staffer Olivia Trusty for that role instead. Roth was previously a legislative aide to former Senate Commerce member Roy Blunt, R-Mo., O’Rielly’s wireline adviser and a Wireline Bureau legal adviser. She also had stints at the Hudson Institute and Federalist Society.
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Trump hadn’t formally announced his intent to nominate Roth when Cruz announced it on X. Roth “led my legislative and oversight efforts on communications and broadband policy with integrity, creativity, and dedication,” Cruz said. “She has fought to defend the taxpayer, free speech, and kids online.” Roth will serve Trump and commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick “well in their mission to advance government efficiency, economic growth, and innovation,” Cruz said.