Trump’s pick for security adviser says election win helped bring about Lebanon ceasefire

By AP 26 November 2024, 10:21 pm

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US Representative Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican, speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, July 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

WASHINGTON — US Representative Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s designate to be national security adviser, credits Trump’s victory with helping bring the parties together toward a ceasefire in Lebanon.

“Everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump,” he says in a post on X on Tuesday. “His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won’t be tolerated. I’m glad to see concrete steps towards deescalation in the Middle East.”

He adds: “But let’s be clear: The Iran Regime is the root cause of the chaos & terror that has been unleashed across the region. We will not tolerate the status quo of their support for terrorism.”