Michael George Glen Waltz

Michael George Glen Waltz, commonly known as Mike Waltz, is an American politician, businessman, author, and former Army Special Forces officer who has served as the U.S. National Security Advisor since January 2025 under President Donald Trump. He is notable for being the first Army Special Forces soldier elected to Congress, representing Florida's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2025. Waltz is a decorated veteran, having received four Bronze Stars for his service in combat, and has held various significant roles in the U.S. government, including defense policy director and counterterrorism advisor. His recent news involvement stems from a scandal regarding the use of an unsecured Signal group chat by senior Trump administration officials to discuss sensitive military operations, for which he accepted full responsibility.