Nov. 13 (UPI) --President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security advisor, stating the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress will be "a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength."

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Florida congressman Michael Waltz as his national security advisor.

President-elect Donald Trump selected Florida congressman Mike Waltz, a 50-year-old ex-Army Green Beret who served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, as his national security advisor, according to a person familiar with the decision.