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Over the weekend, Salem Radio Network host Sebastian Gorka was announced as a member of the team for the second term of Donald Trump. Salem Radio Network Vice President Tom Tradup was sad, but understanding, to see Gorka depart the network.
Gorka was tabbed as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Counterterrorism. It marks the second time he has worked for Trump’s administration, after previously serving during the first year of Trump’s first term.
His appointment will mark the end of his America First — which aired from 3-6 PM ET — radio show heard on the Salem Radio Network. Tradup had high praise for the outgoing host.
“We will miss Seb dearly at the Salem Radio Network,” said Tradup. “He’s a great friend and a solid broadcaster. Our loss is America’s gain.”
Sebastian Gorka isn’t the only conservative media member joining the second Trump administration. Former FOX & Friends Weekend host Pete Hegseth has been selected as the Secretary of Defense. Meanwhile, former Fox Business host Sean Duffy has been named as the nominee for Secretary of Transportation.
Other reports have linked Westwood One’s nationally syndicated radio host Dan Bongino with a position as the Director of the Secret Service. He has, however, continually argued he is not in a position to join Trump’s second administration.
