Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
NBCNOV 20 2024
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.
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.
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."
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