Tue Nov 12 11:45:35 UTC 2024: ## Trump Picks War Veteran Waltz as National Security Advisor

**Washington, D.C. -** President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Representative Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and veteran, to be his national security advisor, according to sources familiar with the matter. This decision has sparked concerns on Capitol Hill, as it pulls a member from the House of Representatives where the final election results are still being counted.

Waltz, a three-term Republican congressman from Florida, is known for his strong stance on national security issues. He has been a vocal critic of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and has called for a more robust approach to China, advocating for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

A staunch supporter of Trump, Waltz has publicly backed efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He has also aligned with Trump’s criticism of the military, calling for a shift away from “woke priorities” and a return to a focus on “winning wars.”

With Waltz at the helm of national security, the incoming administration faces a number of challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the rising alliance between Russia and North Korea, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

While a formal announcement is yet to be made by the Trump transition team, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President-elect Trump will soon be making decisions about his second administration.

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