Former Pentagon official Michael Waltz is reportedly being considered by Trump’s allies for the role of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), where he would oversee the nation’s intelligence agencies.
Waltz, a Republican Congressman, recently secured re-election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Daytona Beach. This marks his fourth term representing the district. Before his time in Congress, Waltz served in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Afghanistan, and worked at the Department of Defense. His military and government background make him a prominent candidate for the position.