Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

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"I do not think that it is in America's interest to continue to fund an effectively never-ending war in Ukraine."

"We must stop the war... and embark on diplomatic talks that should lead to a just peace."

"[I]nstead of engaging peace overtures, the US has been throwing billions in weapons and economic aid to keep the [Russia-Ukraine] war alive."

"I think it’s in the U.S.’s best interest to get this war finished and just get it done, negotiate a deal."

"[T]he war machine has ruined America’s economy and broken its budget... [RFK Jr. is] committed to bringing those trillions of dollars home."

"We should not be contributing to extending the fight [in Ukraine]."

"Minnesota stands with the people of Ukraine as they fight to defend freedom and democracy."

Harris will "continue to stand with Ukraine to stop Putin’s atrocities and constrain Russia’s threat to allied nations."

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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.

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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.

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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."

For Secretary of State, sources have indicated that Trump will pick Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who is also seen as a foreign policy hawk on China and Iran, and has called for the Ukraine war to "be brought to a conclusion."

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If confirmed, Rubio would become the nation's first Latino Secretary of State, having been born to Cuban exiles. The Republican Jewish Coalition responded enthusiastically to the news, emphasizing Senator Rubio's longstanding support for Israel.

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, an immigration hardliner, has reportedly been tapped to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. She will oversee two other immigration hawks selected by Trump: Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy and Tom Homan as "border czar."

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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.

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Trump selects Mike Waltz as national security adviser; expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state

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