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TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
New York, NY — Today, Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of several key members to his national security advisory council following a roundtable meeting in New York. Mr. Trump’s national security team is comprised of some of the brightest minds in foreign policy, nuclear non-proliferation, combating ISIS and rebuilding our national defense.
This distinguished group stands behind Mr. Trump because it is imperative that the U.S. has a strong leader to combat terrorism, strengthen its borders and make sure that America is safe. They recognize that America's national security and foreign relations have been decimated by the weakness and failed policies of the Obama/Clinton Administration, and it will take years to repair the damage they inflicted. Furthermore, the Obama/Clinton Administration has recked America’s credibility internationally, weakened defense capabilities and has shown great disrespect to military personnel.
New members of the national security advisory council include: KT McFarland, Congressman Mike McCaul, Senator Tom Cotton, Senator Richard Burr, Jim Woolsey, Tom Barrack, Congressman Darrell Issa, Senator Bob Corker, Senator Jim Inhofe, Charlie Glazer and John Ashcroft.
These new members will add to the already strong team comprised of Senator Jeff Sessions, General Mike Flynn, Tom Stewart, Bert Mizusawa, Bob McEwan, Chuck Kubic, Jay Garner, Keith Kellogg, Gary Harrell, Bob Magnus, Jim Hoskins and Rudy Guiliani.
Creating a safe America is important to every American and Donald Trump’s plan will make the U.S. safe again.
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TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Honorable Charles L. GlazerFormer Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador
Charles L. Glazer served as Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador from January 16, 2007 until January 20, 2009. Prior to his appointment, Charles L. Glazer was President and CEO of C.L. Glazer & Company, Inc., an institutional brokerage and investment banking firm in Greenwich, Connecticut. Mr. Glazer served as an officer in the U.S. Army and was attached to the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion while stationed in Seoul, Korea.
Mr. James “Jim” Hoskins
Former Chief Executive Officer of Scitor Corporation
James “Jim” Hoskins is an inventor, major systems developer, constellation architect, entrepreneur, and former Chief Executive Officer. A graduate of Auburn University, Jim Hoskins spent 20 years in government service within the uniformed military which included key assignments at the Air Force Cryptologic Depot, National Security Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, and the Intelligence Community Management Staff. Mr. Hoskins military service was followed by 21 years at a large American corporation where he retired as Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland
Senior Fellow at The American Conservative Union
Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland held national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan Administrations including as an aide to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the NSC Staff, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Staff, Senior Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and later the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA) and Pentagon Spokesman. A graduate of George Washington University, Oxford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ms. McFarland is the author of the forthcoming Turning Point: Reclaiming an America We Can Believe In.
Former Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
Robert Magnus served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer from 1969 to 2008. He ended his career in the Marine Corps as the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps where he oversaw 250,000 Marines and Sailors as well as 17,000 civilians. General Magnus sits on several boards and councils where his experience is utilized by corporations and non-profits alike.
Major General Bert Mizusawa (Ret.)
Silver Star Recipient
Former Commanding Officer of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force - Afghanistan
Major General Bert Mizusawa is a decorated Combat Commander with decades of government service. In addition to commanding the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force—Afghanistan, Major General Mizusawa also commanded the U.S. Army Reserve’s Cyber Command. A successful lawyer, Major General Mizusawa has advised private business, government- sponsored organizations, and numerous Members of Congress on the law and Armed Forces.
Rear Admiral Charles R. Kubic (Ret.)
Former Commanding Officer of the 1st Naval Construction Division
Former Commanding Officer of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group
An expert in National Security and International Business, Rear Admiral Charles R. Kubic (Ret.) ended his active military service by concurrently commanding the 1st Naval Construction Division and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since his retirement, Admiral Kubic has become President of ECC International as well as Kubic Engineer Group. With over 40 years of worldwide planning, design, engineering, construction, and contracting experience, Admiral Kubic is a highly sought after adviser and speaker.
Senior United States Senator from Oklahoma
Chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Senior Member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee
Senator Jim Inhofe is a U.S. Army veteran. An avid pilot with over 11,000 flight hours, Inhofe became the only member of Congress to fly an airplane around the world when he recreated Wiley Post’s legendary trip around the globe. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Outstanding Conservative Senators, Senator Inhofe is known for being an “unabashed conservative” who is “unafraid to speak his mind.” Senator Inhofe has been married to his wife Kay for 55 years and they have 20 children and grandchildren.
The Honorable Bob McEwen
Former Member of the United States House of Representatives for Ohio’s 6th District
Former Member on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Intelligence
Congressman Bob McEwen has served the United States in numerous capacities including as Special Presidential Envoy and U.S. Representative to the European Parliament. Congressman McEwen remains a respected member of a select Congressional leadership team that meets weekly when Congress is in session. Throughout his entire career, Congressman McEwen often served as negotiator to bring resolution to Senate and House Conference Committee impasses on dozens of pieces of legislation including Defense and International Relations legislation.
The Honorable Jim Woolsey
Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Former Ambassador to the Negotiation on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Director Woolsey has served the United States government on five separate occasions. Director Woolsey was the director of the CIA during President Bill Clinton’s first term. Director Woolsey has been appointed to serve the United States government by both Republican and Democratic administrations. Director Woolsey currently chairs the Strategic Advisory group of the
The Honorable John Ashcroft
Former United States Attorney General Former United States Senator from Missouri
Senator Ashcroft most recently served the United States government as Attorney General during President George W. Bush’s first term, as the 79th United States Attorney General. Senator Ashcroft served as a United States Senator from Missouri prior to becoming Attorney General. Before reaching the senate, Senator Ashcroft served as the Governor of Missouri and the Missouri Attorney General. Since leaving public office in 2005, Senator Ashcroft has founded The Ashcroft Group, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm.
The Honorable Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 49th District
Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ House Judiciary Committee
Congressman Darrell Issa proudly represents California’s 49th Congressional District, which is home of Camp Pendleton, the largest Marine Corps training facility in the United States. Congressman Issa is not a lifelong politician, he has experienced tremendous success in the private sector before taking up public office. Congressman Issa was the CEO, and founder, of California-based Directed Electronics, which was the largest American manufacturer of anti- theft technology for vehicles. Congressman Issa was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 1994 by Inc. Magazine, Ernst & Young and the San Diego Union Tribune. While leading Directed Electronics, Congressman Issa also served as Chairman to the Consumer Electronics Association, a coalition of over 2000 electronic companies. Prior to his work in the private sector, Congressman Issa proudly served the United States military, earning the rank of Captain before receiving his discharge.
Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas’ 10th District Current Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee
Chairman Michael McCaul is currently serving his sixth term representing Texas’ 10th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, which includes the metropolitan area of Austin, TX. Chairman McCaul leads the House’s Homeland Security Committee, which provides oversight for the Department of Homeland Security, with the express mission of preventing terrorist attacks in the United States. Chairman McCaul is also Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico Inter-Parliamentary Group, which meets annually so both American and Mexican lawmakers can discuss issues important to each nation. Chairman McCaul also serves on the House’s Committee on Foreign Affairs to ensure national security remains intact. Chairman McCaul is currently standing for re-election in Texas.
The Honorable Bob Corker (R-TN)
Current Member of the United States Senate for Tennessee Current Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Corker is currently serving his second term representing Tennessee in the United States Senate, after earning reelection with an overwhelming victory in 2012. Senator Corker proudly serves as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and is also an active member of the Banking Committee and the Budget Committee. As Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Corker has travelled to over 70 different nations to gain a deeper understanding of the United States’ foreign interests. Senator Corker served as Mayor of Chattanooga in his home state before being elected to the United States Senate in 2006. Senator Corker experienced success in the private sector before taking up public office, opening his own construction company at the age of 25, which grew and operated in 18 different states. Senator Corker next stands for re-election in 2018.
Current Member of the United States Senate for Alabama
Senator Sessions currently represents Alabama in the United States Senate, and has done so since 1996. Senator Sessions’ has dedicated himself to the cause of American energy independence, and he has lead efforts to expand energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. Senator Sessions first entered public office when President Ronald Reagan nominated Senator Sessions to be the United States Attorney for the Southern district of Alabama in 1981. Senator Sessions then went on to be the Attorney General of Alabama before winning election to the United States Senate. Senator Sessions also served in the United States military for 13 years, and he attained the rank of Captain before his discharge. Senator Sessions next stands for re-election in 2020.
The Honorable Richard Burr (R-NC)
Current Member of the United States Senate for North Carolina
Senator Burr is currently serving his second term in the United States Senate representing North Carolina. In the Senate, Senator Burr serves as the Chairman of Select Committee on Intelligence, where he is responsible for providing rigorous oversight on the intelligence community. Senator Burr’s primary focus is ensuring the safety of the American people, and he has been a vocal advocate of the United States military. Senator Burr also serves as a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee as well as the Finance Committee in the United States Senate. Senator Burr previously served in the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, where he was proud to represent North Carolina’s large veteran population. Senator Burr is currently standing for re-election to the Senate, and his race has been called a toss-up.
The Honorable Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Current Member of the United States Senate for Arkansas
Senator Cotton is a United States Senator from Arkansas. Senator Cotton is a member of the Banking Committee, the Intelligence Committee and the Armed Services Committee, where he is the Chairman of the Air Land Power Subcommittee. Senator Cotton also served a single term in the United States House of Representatives for Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District, before earning election to the United States Senate. Prior to entering public office,
The Honorable Gary L. Harrell
Retired Major General in the United States Army Former United States Delta Force Commander
Major General Harrell has the experience of a highly decorated military career. Major General Harrell retired in 2008 after 35 years of service to the United States military. In his career, Major General Harrell has helped rescue an American hostage from a Panamanian jail, been part of the effort to capture Pablo Escobar, and was a commander during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, which was memorialized in the film Black Hawk Down. Major General Harrell also lead the largest special operations force into combat in U.S. history in Iraq. Major General Harrell retired with a Purple Heart, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal and many others. Major General Harrell currently serves as vice president of business development and integration at Pacer Health Corporation.
The Honorable Thomas J. Barrack, Jr.
Former Deputy Undersecretary of Interior
Undersecretary Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. is the founder and Executive Chairman of Colony Capital, one of the oldest and most well-recognized private equity firms in the world. Prior to forming Colony, Undersecretary Barrack was a Principal of the Robert M. Bass Group and served in President Ronald Reagan’s administration as a Deputy Undersecretary of Interior. Undersecretary Barrack holds numerous degrees and is a sought after to sit upon Boards and Advisory committees due to his experience in government and international business experience.
Former Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers for all U.S. Forces
Former Commanding Officer 82nd Airborne
Lieutenant General Joseph Keith Kellogg (Ret.) 32-year decorated career accumulated by becoming the Commanding Officer of the 82nd Airborne, the largest military parachute force in the world, and ultimately with his last assignment working for the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers for all U.S. Forces. Since his retirement from active duty, Lt. General Kellogg has advised numerous defense contractors as well as the U.S. Military in the areas of intelligence, information technology and logistics support particularly in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The Honorable Tom Stewart
Former Naval Attack Commander
Mr. Tom Stewart is currently the Chairman of LS Pharma and the Managing Principal of Andrew Thomas & Company, a small private investment fund. Prior to these positions, Mr. Stewart served extensively in the military including as a former U.S. Naval Attack Commander as well as a Truce Supervision & Negotiations Officer assigned to the United Nations. He has deployed in flight operations off of five U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers in the South China Sea, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Theatres. His military career concluded with a duty assignment with the U.S. State Department’s Political Military Division with joint Special Forces theatre responsibilities.