U.S. elections 2024Trump pushes 'peace through strength' vision with defense picks
Hegseth and Waltz both call for U.S. military focus on countering China
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is filling key posts with like-minded allies after his first term was rocked by policy differences with prominent defense officials. © Reuters
YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer
November 14, 2024 01:59 JST
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is advancing his vision for "peace through strength" with national security and foreign policy appointments, tapping loyalists who share his views on the rivalry with China and the need for U.S. allies to bolster defensive capabilities.