Trump Confirms Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

Nov 12, 2024, 01:23 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that he has asked Florida Representative Mike Waltz, a 50-year-old Republican and former Army Green Beret, to be his National Security Adviser. Waltz, the first Green Beret elected to Congress, represents Florida's 6th Congressional District and is co-chair of the India Caucus. He served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, and has been a vocal critic of China. Trump's appointment of Waltz fills a key position as the incoming administration takes shape.