Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
NBCNOV 20 2024
On Monday, two sources told Reuters that President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen Republican Representative Mike Waltz as his national security advisor, an important role that will update the president on national security concerns and coordinate with government agencies.US Pres.-elect Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) to be his national security advisor, an important role tasked with updating the president on national security concerns and coordinating with government agencies.
With multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa under his belt, Waltz is a 50-year-old veteran, having served as an Army Green Beret and a Colonel in the National Guard. Since entering Congress in 2018, heâ€TMs emerged as a vocal critic of China.Waltz, 50, served 27 years in the Army, including as a Green Beret and National Guard Colonel. After serving several tours in the Middle East and Africa, he was elected to Congress in 2018, where he's been a vocal critic of China.
Recognized as a China hawk, Waltz serves on the House China Task Force, aiming to limit the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. He has also stated that he is skeptical of giving Ukraine more aid as it fights Russia's invasion and would like to see the war come to an end.As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and China Task Force, Waltz has sought to limit the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. He's also been skeptical of giving more aid to Ukraine, stating that peace negotiations are "perfectly reasonable."
Expected to appoint new members of his incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump is currently considering Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state and Congressman Michael Waltz as national security advisor. Rubio and Waltz share a strong belief that China is a threat to US dominance, making them both known for their aggressive stances. Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, which they will shape, promises an end to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The whole idea is to avoid any more US military entanglements.
Many US diplomats will be glad to discover that President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering Rubio as his secretary of state, since they expected an unfriendly pick. Washington's foreign affairs establishment will benefit from Marco Rubio's selection, since Rubio is hardline on many foreign issues. Senate colleagues are unlikely to oppose his candidacy, as Rubio will strengthen US ties with friends and punish foes. However, relations with Havana are expected to deteriorate.
If anyone expected Trump would honor his vow to keep warhawks and neocons out of his new government, they would be disappointed if it were confirmed that Trump is contemplating Mike Waltz as his national security advisor and Marco Rubio as secretary of state. So far, Trump's lone statement has been to designate Elise Stefanik as the next UN Ambassador. The three candidates fully embody the negative aspects of the bipartisan DC consensus.