The director of Montana’s Department of Corrections has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Montana.

Brian Gootkin has served as the head of Montana’s Department of Corrections since 2021.

Gootkin will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which is moving quickly to install Trump’s nominees . The Republican-majority U.S. Senate changed its rules this fall to move Trump’s nominees through faster.

The Governor’s Office did not immediately respond to a Monday question seeking comment on when they expect to have a new agency head. The Department of Corrections did not answer questions sent on Friday regarding Gootkin’s move.

“Under his direction, we’ve made historic investments to protect and promote a public safety syste

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