Trump Considers China Hawks for Key Security Roles, Taps Mike Waltz as NSA

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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint Rep. Michael Waltz as national security adviser, a role that does not require Senate confirmation. Waltz, a Florida Republican and Army veteran, will have to resign from Congress to take the position. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio is in discussions to become Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, though the decision is not yet finalized. Both Waltz and Rubio have strong backgrounds in national security and foreign policy, aligning with Trump's political views.
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