President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 22) announced his decision to nominate L. Brent Bozell III, founder of the Media Research Center, to head the US Agency for Global Media. Trump praised Bozell’s deep understanding of the global media landscape and his commitment to American principles such as liberty, freedom, equality, and justice.
“As Founder and President of the Media Research Center for 38 years, few understand the Global Media landscape in print, television, and online better than Brent,” Trump said in an announcement on Truth Social.
“He and his family have fought for the American principles of Liberty, Freedom, Equality, and Justice for generations, and he will ensure that message is heard by Freedom-loving people around the World.,” he added.
Bozell expressed his gratitude for the nomination, saying in a statement on X that he was “honored” to be selected and looked forward to working with Senators ahead of his confirmation hearing to align with the President’s priorities.
“There is lots of work to be done. I look forward to meeting with Senators ahead of my confirmation hearing to explore how best to ensure the priorities of the President are met,” Bozell said.
Bozell’s son convicted Jan. 6 riot
Bozell’s son, L. Brent Bozell IV, was sentenced to 45 months in prison after being involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. He faced charges such as assaulting law enforcement and destroying government property.
Last year, Bozell III defended his son in a letter, arguing that the sentence should fit the crime, and called attention to his son’s character. Prosecutors had accused Bozell IV of attempting to breach the Capitol and vandalizing property.
In 1987, Bozell III founded the Media Research Center, a conservative watchdog group, as well as the Parents Television and Media Council. Under his leadership, the center also founded CNSNews.
Bozell’s nomination follows Trump’s previous appointment of Michael Pack, a filmmaker with conservative ties, to the same agency. During Pack’s tenure, he faced allegations of attempting to turn the agency into a platform for Trump’s propaganda.