Trump Appoints Alex Wong And Sebastian Gorka To Key Positions

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at Nassau Coliseum, Wednesday, Sept.18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President-elect Donald Trump has made key appointments for his national security team, selecting Alex Wong as his principal deputy national security adviser and Sebastian Gorka as his senior director for counterterrorism.

Alex Wong

Trump highlighted Wong's significant contributions in the areas of North Korea, East Asia, and Pacific affairs during his first term. Wong played a crucial role as the Deputy Special Representative for North Korea, assisting in the negotiations for the historic summit between Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Additionally, he spearheaded the implementation of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy at the State Department.

Sebastian Gorka

Wong spearheaded the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy implementation.

Alex Wong played a crucial role in North Korea negotiations.

Sebastian Gorka has over 30 years of national security experience.

Describing Gorka as a legal immigrant with over 30 years of national security experience, Trump praised his extensive background in the field. Gorka's appointment as senior director for counterterrorism underscores Trump's focus on bolstering the nation's efforts in combating terrorism.

These appointments signal Trump's commitment to assembling a team of seasoned professionals to address critical national security challenges facing the United States.