National Security Advisor under Trump (2025) — former Republican congressman from Florida — Green Beret — the first Green Beret elected to Congress — author of Warrior Diplomat.
Brings special operations combat experience into national security policy at the highest level — Waltz's NSA appointment reflects the Trump administration's preference for military practitioner perspectives over academic foreign policy in senior positions.
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