Donald Trump announced, on Tuesday, November 12, the nomination of Florida Republican-elect Michael Waltz, whom he presents as “strong champion of [sa] vision of America first »to the eminently strategic position of national security advisor in the White House. Waltz will be responsible for keeping Donald Trump informed on key national security issues and coordinating the operation of specific federal agencies.
The Republican, who is shaping his administration after his resounding victory in the presidential elections, presents this former special forces soldier in a statement as a “expert on the threats posed by China, Russia, Iran and global terrorism”.
Michael Waltz, currently chairman of a House subcommittee that oversees military logistics, has a long-standing presence in Washington political circles. He was defense policy director for Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates at the Pentagon, before joining Congress in 2018.
Very critical of the administration of outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden for the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, Waltz at the same time welcomed Donald Trump’s positions on foreign policy.
He has criticized Beijing’s activity in the Asia-Pacific and has expressed in the past the need for Washington to prepare for a possible conflict in the region, saying he believes the US military is not currently in a position to deal with such a scenario.
Mike Huckabee will be US ambassador to Israel
Regarding Ukraine, the elected Republican indicated that his opinion had changed. After initially calling on the Biden administration to send more weapons to kyiv, he has since said the United States needs to reassess its goals. “Is it in the interest of the United States to deploy the time, money and resources that we so desperately need now in the Pacific? »he asked during an event hosted in October.
Donald Trump also announced on Tuesday his intention to name former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel. “He worships Israel and the people of Israel, and reciprocally, the people of Israel worship him. Mike will work tirelessly to restore peace to the Middle East! »the president-elect stated in a press release.
