Donald Trump’s choice of Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor has sparked curiosity given Waltz’s extensive background in both military service and congressional affairs. His prior experience as a policy advisor in both the Pentagon and the White House adds further weight to his selection.
Now, many are curious to know more about Waltz. So, here are all the details.
Donald Trump picks Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor
Donald Trump has chosen Republican Congressman Michael Waltz as his National Security Advisor (via Reuters). Waltz, a seasoned Green Beret with extensive military and policy experience, has long been a vocal advocate for a hardline approach to national security, particularly concerning China and the Middle East.
Waltz, who has represented east-central Florida since 2018, is a decorated combat veteran with four Bronze Stars. Before his political career, he served as a policy advisor at the Pentagon under both Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates as well as a counter-terrorism advisor during the Bush administration.
He is a strong figure in shaping U.S. security policy with his military background along with his work as a defense contractor and his leadership roles in the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees.
Waltz has been critical of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, calling for accountability regarding the deaths of U.S. service members during the evacuation. He has also opposed China’s actions, urging the U.S. to take a firmer stance in the Asia-Pacific region and boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over China’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and human rights violations against the Uighur minority.
Additionally, Waltz has echoed Trump’s criticism of a “woke” military, stressing the importance of refocusing U.S. military priorities on combat readiness rather than diversity initiatives.
