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The White House is poised to gain some serious muscle with President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser: Rep. Mike Waltz. A Green Beret veteran with a résumé that boasts service in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, Waltz is a no-nonsense selection aimed at reestablishing American strength on the global stage. This appointment, which skips the whole Senate confirmation circus, means that Trump can hit the ground running with an adviser who knows the ropes and isn’t afraid to tackle the tough stuff.
Waltz steps into this high-powered role at a time when international conflicts seem to be popping up like weeds in a spring garden. With the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, Trump’s strategy appears to hinge on building deterrence against foreign adversaries, while balancing a no-nonsense approach with transactional policies involving U.S. allies. Unlike earlier administrations that seemed to take a laissez-faire attitude toward foreign policy, Trump and Waltz are aiming to ensure that America’s interests come first.
As someone who has been vocal in support of Trump, Waltz doesn’t shy away from controversy. Whether it’s declaring the end of America’s blank checks for Ukraine or insisting that Europe must pull its weight in defending NATO, he has made it clear that he is ready to challenge the status quo. His views suggest that while supporting allies is important, America’s taxpayers shouldn’t have to bear the burden alone in defending freedom across the globe.
In a recent media appearance, Waltz suggested that Trump’s approach to Ukraine, including negotiations with Russia, is not only rational but necessary. He argued that flexibility, including utilizing military advantages to compel cooperation, is critical. The idea is refreshingly straightforward: if Russia wants to play nice, they might want to rethink their actions—after all, leveraging American power isn’t about playing nice; it’s about ensuring America remains at the top of the geopolitical food chain.
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Waltz is also known for his hawkish stance on China, serving on the House China Task Force to develop a strategy for confronting rising communist influence. Coupled with his frustrations regarding the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden administration, it’s clear that Waltz takes a hardline approach that signals the return of strength to American foreign policy. His experience at the Pentagon during the Rumsfeld and Gates tenures gives him a wealth of insight into the inner workings of defense, making him a formidable ally in Trump’s mission to recalibrate America’s position on the world stage.
With Waltz by his side, Trump is assembling a national security team that prioritizes American interests without apology. As conflicts rage and foreign adversaries lurk, the stage is set for a different kind of engagement, one that doesn’t just talk a big game but actually gets results. For conservative Americans, it’s the kind of decisive action that has been sorely missed and will, hopefully, usher in a new era of assertive—and smart—U.S. leadership.
