Trump Announces National Security, Foreign Policy Cabinet Picks
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The Facts
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.
The Spin
Americans voted for Trump because they want their country to be strong at home and abroad, and Trump is acknowledging that madate. With Rubio and Waltz protecting the US against China, and Stephen Miller and Tom Homan cracking down on Biden's open border, the country can finally feel safe. Trump is putting America first across the board.
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