Trump Officially Names Rep. Mike Waltz as His National Security Advisor.

Washington: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has officially appointed Florida Representative Mike Waltz as his national security advisor. Trump announced the appointment, characterizing the Green Beret veteran as a "tremendous" advocate for his administration's "peace through strength" initiative.According to Yonhap News Agency, the announcement follows reports that Trump had offered the position to Waltz, who boasts a distinguished 27-year career in the U.S. Army and National Guard, with extensive combat experience in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. The selection of Waltz for this prominent role comes as both U.S. allies and international partners closely observe the composition of Trump's security and foreign policy team, seeking insight into how the new administration will approach global security challenges and relationships.In an official statement, Trump expressed his honor in appointing Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor, emphasizing Waltz's alignment with the "Ameri ca First Foreign Policy agenda." Waltz, recognized for his firm support of Trump, shares key positions with the president-elect on issues such as illegal immigration and the United States' support for Ukraine, as well as NATO members' defense contributions.Notably, Waltz stands out as a vocal critic of China, advocating for a complete U.S. boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and maintaining a stringent stance on human rights concerns in the region. His extensive background as the first Green Beret elected to Congress, coupled with his experience as a former White House and Pentagon policy advisor, equips him to significantly influence the implementation of Trump's "America First" policy agenda.Waltz's military credentials are further solidified by his education at the Virginia Military Institute and his service in the U.S. Army and National Guard. His Special Forces tenure includes several assignments in conflict zones, notably in Afghanistan, underscoring his preparedness for the national securit y advisor role.