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  1. Michael Waltz
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  2. Michael George Glen Waltz is an American politician, businessman, author, and colonel for the 20th Special Forces Group within the Florida Army National Guard who is the 29th and current U.S. National Security Advisor. He previously served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party and is the first "Green Beret" to be elected to the United States Congress.
    BornMichael George Glen Waltz · January 31, 1974 · Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
    Political partyRepublican
    SpouseJulia Nesheiwat (m. 2021)
    Children3
    Early life and education

    Waltz was born on January 31, 1974 in Boynton Beach, Florida, and grew up in Jacksonville. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies from the Virginia Military Institute and was commissio… See more

    Career

    Waltz represents Florida's 6th congressional district, which is on the eastern Florida coast and stretches from Jacksonville's southern suburbs to New Smyrna Beach. It includes the city of Daytona B… See more

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Waltz ran for Florida's 6th congressional district in 2018 to succeed incumbent Republican Ron DeSantis, who retired before being elected governor of Florida. He defeated John Ward and Fred Costello in the Republi… See more

    National security advisor

    On November 12, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced he will appoint Waltz to serve as his national security advisor.
    On January 20, 2025, Waltz tendered his resignation … See more

     
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