Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz to be White House national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as White House national security adviser in his incoming administration.

Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret, was asked by Trump, 78, to serve as his principal adviser on all national security issues on Monday, a source confirmed to The Post.


President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as White House national security adviser in his incoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as White House national security adviser in his incoming administration. Tamara Beckwith

The Wall Street Journal first reported the president-elect’s decision to tap the Florida Republican for the key White House role.

The position does not require Senate confirmation, allowing Waltz to step into the position as soon as Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates

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