In a series of unexpected moves Donald Trump has picked an unusual mix of people for his possible future administration team: many choices dont follow traditional government-experience patterns
Marco Rubio got tapped for state secretary position while Mike Waltz – a tough-on-China green-beret veteran became national security advisor. Both are known for their hard-line views on foreign affairs (especially regarding China Iran and other countries)
The most eye-catching pick was Pete Hegseth – a fox news host whos set to lead the Pentagon despite having no direct defense-department experience. Heʼs known for his non-standard views on military policies; including his stance against women in combat roles
- Matt Gaetz nomination for attorney general
- Tulsi Gabbard – ex-democrat – as intelligence director
- No previous government experience for some picks
The basic problem is that he cant tell the difference between the national interest and his personal interest
In other global news Chinese leader Xi Jinping started work on a 3.6-billion-dollar port in Peru – its Beijings biggest Latin-American infrastructure project in about 20 years. The mega-port aims to boost China-South America trade connections
Meanwhile in Middle East Israeli forces hit a humanitarian zone in Gaza that they previously marked as safe area. The strike damaged a medical facility and killed one child – Israeli military said they targeted a weapon launcher in that area
Brazilian officials are looking into two blasts near their Supreme Court this week. The incident happened right before the upcoming G-20 meeting: investigators think its connected to a former political candidate from ex-president Bolsonaros party