Trump Taps Fox News Host Mark Levin for Revitalized Homeland Security Advisory Council

Donald Trump yet again he returned to his beloved cable station To build out his team, he appointed the host from Fox News Mark Levin To his "restructured" Homeland Security Advisory Council.

Apart from Levin, who has changed his position from “Never Trumper” to devoted MAGA acolyte In recent times, the president has also brought aboard Bo Dietl, the outspoken ex-New York police officer and one-time contributor to Fox News, who was stream "Let Go" by The Conservative Network in 2016 After it came to light that Roger Ailes had employed him to undermine the accusations made against the ex-Fox News chairman.

I am delighted to introduce the establishment of my newly formed Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). This council brings together Leading Authorities in various fields, all esteemed by their colleagues. Serving on HSAC is a great privilege, and I have complete confidence that the new members—South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Mark Levin, Bo Dietl, and Joseph Gruters—will excel magnificently. declared Thursday evening on Truth Social.

Thanks to Under Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s guidance, HSAC will strive to create innovative policies and strategies aimed at fortifying our borders, removing criminal offenders, halting the influx of fentanyl and other illicit substances that endanger lives, and MAKING AMERICA SECURE ONCE MORE," he concluded. "Congratulations to everyone involved!

Levin, who also hosts a nationally syndicated radio show that pulls in millions of listeners, quickly reacted to the appointment on social media. “What an honor! Thank you, Mr. President!” Levin tweeted .

Prior to becoming a right-wing media personality, Levin served in the Reagan administration. Beginning at a former agency that oversaw AmeriCorps VISTA, Levin advanced up the ladder, working as the deputy solicitor of the Department of the Interior and the deputy assistant secretary of the Department of Education before eventually settling into the role of chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese.

He initially practiced law at a private firm prior to shifting towards conservative commentary, which led him to secure his initial radio show in 2002. The Mark Levin Show was nationally syndicated in 2006, and Levin received induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2017, he joined Fox News, where he began hosting a weekend talk show. Life, Liberty & Levin debuted the following year.

The selection of Levin by HSAC, who has presented some occasional criticism of the administration’s foreign policy stances , comes as over 20 additional ex-Fox News presenters have secured positions in the second Trump administration. More so than during his initial term, which included rotating doorway between the White House and the conservative ecosystem , Trump has leaned heavily on the conservative cable giant to not only get his message out but also fill prominent positions in his cabinet.

One-time Fox & Friends Weekend co-host Pete Hegseth , for instance, was installed as the Secretary of Defense, while Trump made Sean Duffy – a former Fox Business host who got his start on MTV’s The Real World – his transportation secretary The head of national intelligence appointed by the administration is Tulsi Gabbard , the ex-Democratic congresswoman who finished her shift towards MAGA ideology as a commentator for Fox News.

While the network didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, it would not appear that Fox News would require him to step aside from his show while serving in an advisory capacity to the president. Earlier this year, Trump named MAGA-boosting Fox hosts Maria Bartiromo and Laura to the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Both women continued to host their respective programs.

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