Trump Selects China Hawk Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

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President-elect Donald Trump is set to appoint Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser. Waltz, a former Green Beret and China hawk, has served in Congress since 2018 and has expressed skepticism about increasing aid to Ukraine. The role of national security adviser, which does not require Senate confirmation, is crucial in shaping U.S. foreign and national security policy. Waltz's wife, Julia Nesheiwat, previously served as Trump's Homeland Security adviser.
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