Trump picks father of convicted Jan. 6 rioter to serve as CEO of United States Agency for Global Media
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would select Media Research Center founder L. Brent Bozell III — who wrote a letter on behalf of his son, one of the rioters convicted on Jan. 6 — to run the US Agency for Global Media.
“As founder and president of the Center for Media Research for 38 years, few understand the global media landscape in print, television and the Internet better than Brent,” Trump said in an announcement. On social truth. “He and his family have fought for the American principles of freedom, liberty, equality and justice for generations, and he will ensure that this message is heard by freedom-loving people around the world.”
Bozell said in a Statement on X On Wednesday, he said he was “honored” to be Trump’s choice to lead the US Agency for Global Media.
“There is much work to be done,” Bozell said. “I look forward to meeting with senators before my confirmation hearing to explore how best to ensure the President’s priorities are met.”
Son of Bozel L. Brent Bozell IVIt was previously convicted 45 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement, destroying government property, and other charges related to his conduct on January 6, 2021.
Before Trump this week Amnesty for 1,500 defendants Defendants in the Capitol attack, Bozell III defended his son against the terrorism enhancement put forth by prosecutors who He sought more than 11 years To his son in a letter last year.
“I am not arguing for my son’s innocence, but only that his punishment fits the crime. I ask that the court take into account my son’s outstanding character, which is defended by everyone around him,” Bozell III wrote.
Prosecutors accused Bozell’s son of making multiple efforts to breach the Capitol, which included smashing windows during the initial breach of the building. Prosecutors also said Bozell forced his way onto the Senate floor.
Bozell III founded the Media Research Center, a conservative media watchdog group, in 1987, as well as the Parents Television and Media Council. The Media Research Center later founded CNSNews.
During his first term, Trump appointed the conservative director michael buck, A former aide to Republican Party strategist Steve Bannon, to lead the agency. During his tenure, Buck was accused of Trying to turn the agency into a mouthpiece for propaganda To advance Trump’s agenda.
