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POLITICAL RISK: Veteran Waltz Expected To Be Trump’s National Security Adviser

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The names of people expected to take leadership positions in President-elect Trump’s second administration continue to make headlines. Today the Wall Street Journal reported that former veteran Republican Mike Waltz from Florida will be National Security Adviser, according to people familiar with talks. This is an important role as not only is Senate approval unrequired but also Trump has declared he’ll bring peace to Ukraine and the Middle East. 

  • Trump also wants to increase the US’ deterrence especially against the growing cooperation between Iran, Russia, North Korea and China.
  • The National Security Adviser is responsible for coordinating between the major US security agencies and reporting to the President. It also includes implementing his policy agenda.
  • Waltz served as a Green Beret in the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan, according to the Wall Street Journal. 
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The names of people expected to take leadership positions in President-elect Trump’s second administration continue to make headlines. Today the Wall Street Journal reported that former veteran Republican Mike Waltz from Florida will be National Security Adviser, according to people familiar with talks. This is an important role as not only is Senate approval unrequired but also Trump has declared he’ll bring peace to Ukraine and the Middle East. 

  • Trump also wants to increase the US’ deterrence especially against the growing cooperation between Iran, Russia, North Korea and China.
  • The National Security Adviser is responsible for coordinating between the major US security agencies and reporting to the President. It also includes implementing his policy agenda.
  • Waltz served as a Green Beret in the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan, according to the Wall Street Journal.