Tue Nov 12 15:27:30 UTC 2024: ## Trump Taps Congressman Waltz as National Security Advisor

**Washington, D.C.** – Former Army Green Beret and Florida Congressman Mike Waltz has been chosen as President-elect Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor, according to a source familiar with the selection. This appointment comes as Trump prepares to take office for a second term.

Waltz, a staunch ally of Trump and known for his hawkish stance on China, will play a pivotal role in shaping U.S. policy on global conflicts, including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

The 50-year-old Congressman has a deep understanding of national security, having served on key House committees covering military intelligence, foreign affairs, and even the task force investigating assassination attempts against Trump during the recent campaign.

While Waltz believes a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine war is achievable, he emphasizes the need for strong leverage against Russia, particularly through energy sanctions and increased U.S. energy exports.

He also highlighted the need for a cultural shift within the Pentagon, advocating for greater integration of advanced technologies from Silicon Valley to improve U.S. defense capabilities.

Waltz’s appointment comes after a 27-year military career marked by multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a third-term congressman and was recently reelected to a fourth term.

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