Trump Appoints Michael Waltz as National Security Advisor

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has selected Michael Waltz, a veteran politician and member of the House of Representatives from Florida, as the next National Security Advisor, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 11th (local time), citing sources.

Waltz, who has served in the Middle East, Africa, and Afghanistan, has been active on the House Armed Services Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Intelligence Committee. He is also a former CEO of a defense company. Due to this background, he had been mentioned as one of the candidates for Secretary of Defense in the second Trump administration.

The National Security Advisor is appointed by the President and does not require Senate confirmation. The role involves coordinating the operations of all senior national security agencies, reporting matters to the President, and implementing policies.

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