National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is facing opposition, and the Trump administration is a candidate for the Secretary of Defense for policy He said it was “full-ped” to confirm the number.
Daily Caller White House correspondent Reagan Reays asked Waltz about his rumours of opposition to Elbridge at a press conference on Thursday.
“There was a report that it was there. [is] Underground opposition to Trump’s choice… Are you or someone in the administration lobbying the senator personally to support Elbridge Colby? ” (Related: “American Deletion Approach”: FMR Pentagon’s Official Calls China’s Continuous Cyberspy Campaign)
Mike Mike Waltz commented on Elbridge Colby as policy defence chief.
Daily Caller White House Correspondent @Reaganreese_“Is it possible that you or someone in the administration lobbying the senator personally to support Elbridge Colby?”
Mike Waltz: “He has a president… pic.twitter.com/nsjurbcmz0
– Daily Caller (@dailycaller) February 20, 2025
“Look, I’ve worked with Bridge Colby in the past,” Waltz replied.
“He has full support from the president. This will be a key policy department for Secretary Hegus going forward, implementing many of these policies. In fact, that was within the scope.”
He opposed “breathlessly and repeatedly” in the media over Colby’s nomination.
“We are moving forward with full-ped to introduce a presidential team so that he can implement his first American policy,” Waltz added.
Colby Previously provided As Deputy Secretary of Defense for Strategic and Force Development in the first Trump administration.
There is Report Colby faces scrutiny from some senators over some of his previous statements about the Middle East, including Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton. A sauce that is close to cotton said Breitbart The senator has some concerns about Colby’s views on Iran. (Related: “Everything has changed”: Biden spends his final months on office gambling risks in the nuclear war with Russia)
I’ve had Colby before caveat Military action against Iran and it has Discussed China is a major threat to the US
Donald Trump Jr. condemned the attack on Colby and defended him in his opinion article, deeming Colby a “realist” who was strongly aligned with President Trump’s first America as a “realist.” agenda.
“It’s important that our defense policy focuses on restoring peace through strength and always putting America first,” Colby X after being nominated. I have posted this.
I am extremely honored to be the President @RealdonaldTrump He nominated me to serve as his Secretary of Defense for policy. Working together would be an exceptional privilege if confirmed by the Senate @petehegseth And his team is President Trump… https://t.co/tc4dizzlqo
– Elbridge Colby (@elbridgecolby) December 22, 2024
He appeared on Tucker Carlson’s podcast in November shortly after the 2024 election.
It was an incredible honor and joy to participate. @tuckercarlson For this discussion. I don’t speculate about my own role, but I want it deeply and enthusiastically @RealdonaldTrump He can implement a foreign policy vision that he is extremely harmful and bravely laid out. https://t.co/1pkd0y63f2
– Elbridge Colby (@elbridgecolby) November 10, 2024
