Trump selects national security advisor
US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Representative Mike Waltz to serve as his leading security advisor. Read Full Article at RT.com
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**Anti-China US Congressman Mike Waltz to Influence Incoming Administration’s Foreign Policy**
President-elect Donald Trump has officially selected Mike Waltz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his choice for national security advisor.
Waltz, a veteran of the US Army with experience working at both the Pentagon and the White House, has gained attention in American media as a staunch advocate for a hardline stance on China and has expressed skepticism towards aid for Ukraine.
On Tuesday, Trump announced his decision, praising Waltz as a “strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda” and stating that he would be “a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength.”
“Together with President Trump and his team, we will confront the evolving challenges of today’s world and hold firm against those who would harm our way of life,” Waltz stated on X. “America will keep its allies close, we will not be afraid to confront our adversaries.”
As national security advisor, Waltz will play a critical role as one of the key aides to the president in making important foreign policy decisions, an appointment that does not require Senate confirmation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson lauded Waltz, calling him a “patriot” and affirming that he is “the perfect person to advise President Trump and defend our interests on the world stage.”
A veteran of the Green Berets, Waltz has nearly 30 years of military experience, participating in combat operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. Since his election to Congress in 2018, he has retired from active military duty.
Waltz has also held the position of defense policy director under Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. His wife, Julia Nesheiwat, served as Trump’s homeland security advisor during the final year of his first term.
In Congress, Waltz has been active on the House China Task Force, focused on developing strategies against perceived threats from China. He has introduced legislation aimed at countering Beijing’s global influence and has accused the nation of attempting to “usurp us as a global leader.”
“China’s aggressive activity throughout the Indo-Pacific necessitates US action,” the congressman remarked last year.
Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, he has suggested that Washington should leverage its influence to encourage negotiations between Kiev and Moscow.
During his first term, Trump dismissed his national security advisor H.R. McMaster and then his successor, John Bolton, ultimately labeling Bolton’s appointment as his “biggest mistake,” due to Bolton's transition into one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
President-elect Donald Trump has officially selected Mike Waltz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his choice for national security advisor.
Waltz, a veteran of the US Army with experience working at both the Pentagon and the White House, has gained attention in American media as a staunch advocate for a hardline stance on China and has expressed skepticism towards aid for Ukraine.
On Tuesday, Trump announced his decision, praising Waltz as a “strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda” and stating that he would be “a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength.”
“Together with President Trump and his team, we will confront the evolving challenges of today’s world and hold firm against those who would harm our way of life,” Waltz stated on X. “America will keep its allies close, we will not be afraid to confront our adversaries.”
As national security advisor, Waltz will play a critical role as one of the key aides to the president in making important foreign policy decisions, an appointment that does not require Senate confirmation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson lauded Waltz, calling him a “patriot” and affirming that he is “the perfect person to advise President Trump and defend our interests on the world stage.”
A veteran of the Green Berets, Waltz has nearly 30 years of military experience, participating in combat operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. Since his election to Congress in 2018, he has retired from active military duty.
Waltz has also held the position of defense policy director under Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. His wife, Julia Nesheiwat, served as Trump’s homeland security advisor during the final year of his first term.
In Congress, Waltz has been active on the House China Task Force, focused on developing strategies against perceived threats from China. He has introduced legislation aimed at countering Beijing’s global influence and has accused the nation of attempting to “usurp us as a global leader.”
“China’s aggressive activity throughout the Indo-Pacific necessitates US action,” the congressman remarked last year.
Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, he has suggested that Washington should leverage its influence to encourage negotiations between Kiev and Moscow.
During his first term, Trump dismissed his national security advisor H.R. McMaster and then his successor, John Bolton, ultimately labeling Bolton’s appointment as his “biggest mistake,” due to Bolton's transition into one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
