Republican Senate aide Olivia Trusty was named commissioner Federal Communications Commission (FCC)President-elect Trump announced on Thursday afternoon that Truth Social has secured a Republican majority within the agency.

Trusty currently serves as policy director for the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, where “he fights tirelessly to grow the economy, fuel innovation and reignite the American dream,” Trump wrote in the post.

There will be a 2-2 split between the FCC Democrats and Republicans Until confirmed by the Senate.

President-elect Trump on Thursday appointed Olivia Trusty as commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. (Joint Region Marianas)

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“Olivia will work with our incredible new FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, to cut regulations at a record pace, protect Free Speech, and ensure every American has access to affordable and fast internet,” Trump wrote.

Carr was originally appointed to the commission in 2017 during Trump's first term and continued to work at the agency under President Biden, Fox News Digital previously reported.

Trustee Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. and worked on staff for Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio.

Donald Trump speaks at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tenn., in May. (Getty Images)

He served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, focusing on manufacturing and trade, as well as digital commerce and consumer protection.

After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earning a master's degree from Georgetown University, Trusty developed a relationship with government. Consultant for Verizon and policy representative at Qwest Communications, according to LegiStorm.

Comcast Chief Legal Officer Tom Reid a statement “We applaud President-elect Trump for this strong choice,” he said after the nomination.

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“Olivia Trusty's extensive knowledge of communications policy makes her an exceptional choice FCC Commissioner“, Reid wrote. “We look forward to working with him and the full FCC to address the nation's critical communications needs, including broadband investment and deregulation.”

President-elect Trump on Thursday appointed Olivia Trusty as commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. (YouTube/US Senator Roger Wicker)

ACA Connects is a small and medium-sized, independent trade group telecommunication companiesHe made a statement after Trusty's election.

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“Congratulations to Olivia on this prestigious nomination,” wrote Grant Spellmeyer, president and CEO of ACA Connects. “I have followed Olivia's work during her tenure with Congressman Bob Latta (D-Ohio) for more than a decade. Her accomplishments in Senate Commerce and Senate Armed Services speak for themselves. ACA Connects and all of our Members are watching. Reduce red tape, promote innovation in rural communities and He is ready to work with him and Chairman Brendan Carr to further strengthen America's small and independent broadband providers to bridge the digital divide.