Trump Picks Combat Vet Waltz as National Security Advisor (1)

President-elect Donald Trump picked Florida congressman Mike Waltz as his national security advisor, a person familiar with the matter said, elevating the former Army Green Beret and combat veteran to become one his closest aides.

Waltz, who served multiple tours in Afghanistan, will hold a critical position of power, coordinating foreign policy from within the West Wing and briefing the president on global crises. But it also could be a perilous role given that Trump churned through four national security advisors in his first term.

The person familiar with the appointment asked not to be identified discussing the selection. ...