Donald Trump News / Good news for India! Trump chooses China's staunch critic Mike Waltz as NSA

Donald Trump News: Newly elected US President Donald Trump has accelerated the process of forming his new team after winning the election. Before taking the oath of office in January, Trump has started assigning responsibility to experienced and influential leaders in important areas such as national security, border security and policy making. Recently, Trump appointed Republican MP Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor (NSA). Mike Waltz is considered a vocal critic of China and is known for his strong understanding of national security.

Mike Waltz: An experienced security expert

Mike Waltz is a retired Army National Guard officer who has participated in the conflict against the Taliban in Afghanistan. As National Security Advisor, Waltz's task will be to advise President Trump on important global issues. His primary responsibilities will include serious issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the alliance between Russia and North Korea, and the Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah conflict. Waltz has been a strong supporter of Trump's agenda to keep America safe and has also strongly criticized the Biden administration's policy of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Waltz's role in US-India relations

Waltz is not only active in matters of national security, but also plays an important role in US-India relations. He is the head of the "India Caucus", an important platform for strengthening Indian-American relations in the US Congress. It was established in 2004 for joint discussion and cooperation on Indian and American interests. This caucus includes more than 34 senators with bipartisan membership. This position of Mike Waltz reflects his commitment to promoting US-India relations.

Tough stance towards China

Mike Waltz has been a strong critic of China and has advocated a tough stand against China on several occasions. Due to the origin of COVID-19 and the repression being done with the Uighur Muslim population, he had appealed for the boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. He is also a part of the Republican Party's "China Task Force" and sees China as a major threat to the US. He believes that the US military needs to be more empowered in view of a possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

Other important appointments

Trump has also started making appointments to important positions in other areas besides national security. Political advisor Stephen Miller has been appointed Deputy Chief of Policy Affairs in his administration. Also, Tom Homan has been selected as "Border Czar" (Border Officer), whose job will be to ensure border security and send illegal immigrants back to their native countries. Tom Homan has previously played an active role in the Trump administration and his appointment reflects Trump's commitment to the border-security agenda.

Agenda of Trump's new team

The formation of Donald Trump's new team indicates that he wants to focus on national security, US-China relations and border security. The appointment of Mike Waltz signals a tough policy towards China in the Trump administration, while the appointment of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan strengthens the possibility of a tough stance on domestic security and immigration.

It will be interesting to see how effectively this team of Trump implements his agenda and strengthens America's role on the global stage.