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Trump Appoints Gorka and Wong to National Security Team in Second Term

President-elect Trump names Alex Wong as principal deputy national security advisor and Sebastian Gorka as deputy assistant to the president.

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Updated: Nov 23rd, 2024, 1:36 AM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Alex Wong and Sebastian Gorka to key positions on his national security team. Wong will serve as the principal deputy national security advisor, having previously facilitated the historic US-North Korea summit. Gorka, recognized for his advocacy of the America First agenda and counterterrorism strategies during his prior tenure, returns as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism. These appointments reflect Trump's ongoing efforts to finalize his cabinet ahead of inauguration.

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