Photo: ReutersWashington: US President Donald Trump on Monday named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as his new national security advisor, choosing a military officer known for speaking his mind and challenging his superiors. Also Read| Donald Trump mulls national security adviser pick, promises autonomyTrump in the past has expressed a willingness to engage with Russia more than his predecessor, Barack Obama. The national security adviser is an independent aide to the president and does not require confirmation by the US Senate. He has broad influence over foreign policy and attends National Security Council meetings along with the heads of the State Department, the Department of Defence and key security agencies. Also Read| Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser has turned down offer: ReportTrump also said Keith Kellogg, a retired US Army general who has been serving as the acting national security adviser, as chief of staff to the National Security Council.

Source: Mint February 21, 2017 05:46 UTC