Trump to Appoint Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor

Following his election win, U.S. President Donald Trump has begun making key appointments for his upcoming administration. One of the significant appointments in the realm of national security is the selection of Mike Waltz, the co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus in the House of Representatives, as his National Security Advisor. Waltz, a retired Army Colonel and Green Beret, has represented one of the largest country-specific groups in Congress, focused on strengthening U.S.-India ties.

Waltz, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019, has been an outspoken critic of President Joe Biden's foreign policy. He has served on several prominent committees, including the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence Committees. His tenure has seen him advocate for greater support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and pushing for a more aggressive U.S. stance on global issues.

He has also been a vocal critic of Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021. While he has praised Trump for pressuring NATO allies to increase defense spending, he has not supported the idea of the U.S. leaving NATO altogether. Instead, he believes the U.S. can maintain strong alliances while engaging in tough negotiations.