Donald Trump Appoints Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Florida Republican Michael Waltz as his National Security Advisor. Trump announced, “I am honored to appoint Congressman Mike Waltz to my Cabinet. Mike is the first Green Beret elected to Congress and has served in the White House and Pentagon.”
Waltz, a retired Colonel, served 27 years in the Army Special Forces, earning four Bronze Stars. He is recognized for his expertise in national security and threats from China, Russia, Iran, and global terrorism. Waltz also served on key House committees and is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute.
Representing Florida’s Sixth Congressional District, Waltz is married to Julia Nesheiwat, a combat veteran and former Homeland Security Advisor. They reside in St. Augustine, Florida.
Waltz recently spoke at the INDUS-X Summit 2024, highlighting the importance of the US-India relationship. He described it as “the most important relationship of the 21st century,” emphasizing the need to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open.
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Donald Trump -: Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He is known for his real estate business and reality TV show ‘The Apprentice’.
Mike Waltz -: Mike Waltz is a politician and former soldier from the United States. He served in the Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, and is a member of the US Congress representing Florida.
National Security Advisor -: The National Security Advisor is a senior official in the US government who advises the President on national security issues, such as military and foreign policy.
Green Beret -: The Green Berets are a special operations force in the US Army known for their specialized training and missions. They are officially called the Army Special Forces.
Bronze Stars -: The Bronze Star is a military award given to members of the US Armed Forces for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
INDUS-X Summit 2024 -: The INDUS-X Summit is a conference that focuses on strengthening the relationship between India and the United States, discussing topics like trade, security, and technology.
