Trump picks ex-North Korea negotiator for key White House security position
Former president announces two major national-security appointments ahead of potential second term. Alex Wong and Sebastian Gorka selected for crucial White House positions
Donald Trump made key additions to his potential future administration team picking experienced diplomats for top-level security posts
Alex Wong — a state dept veteran who played a big role in US-North Korea talks about six years ago (when he worked as deputy special representative) will take the deputy national-security adviser position. His work was crucial during the historic NK summit: “helped negotiate my Summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un“ Trump wrote in his friday statement
The ex-president also named Sebastian Gorka as White House senior director for counter-terrorism; Gorka brings three-decades of hands-on security work to the role. The decision shows Trumps focus on building a team with real-world diplomatic experience:
- Previous state department background
- Direct involvement in NK negotiations
- Long-term security expertise
helped negotiate my Summit with North Korean Leader‚ Kim Jong Un
The appointments hint at Trumps plans to continue his earlier foreign-policy approach if he returns to office next year
