Trump asks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.

The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber because that would force a new election to fill the empty seat. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before Trump made a formal announcement.

The move would put Waltz at the forefront of a litany of national security crises — ranging from the ongoing effort to provide weapons to Ukraine and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah.

[EldersTree]

Save humanity in Palestine 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[timknepper]

At least this Waltz is a real combat veteran, not like stolen valor Tim Waltz.

[johncmiles]

My main concern regarding Mr. Waltz is that he seems to be a bit too much of a neoconservative. I fear that he may push Trump to go on giving money and arms to Ukraine rather than try to end that war with all possible haste.

[kathyclark]

Waltz is a good selection. Prayers for the entire Trump team. Follow God's guidance and pray for good decisions.

[RFazor]

I was hoping it would the great Col. Douglas MacGregor

[isokabooks]

So it's like that? Jobs for the boys from Miami?

[divakim]

As long as he ain't related to tampontimmy. 😭

[carollastelic]

You can’t help yourselves It’s always a downer. You should rename your news cast “I hate everyone but especially Republicans”

[healdogtoec]

Nothing Trumpdoes does makes any sense.