US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (left) hands the baton to his successor Mike Waltz during a ceremony at the US Institute of Peace in Washington DC
At a ceremony to revive the ritual organized by the US Institute of Peace since 2001, Mr. Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s National Security Advisor, handed over the baton as a symbol of power to congressman Mike Waltz, who was nominated by the President. Elected Donald Trump nominated for this position.
This is a rare sight between the two men, because both Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Waltz regularly appear before the press to make arguments defending their big boss on Ukraine, China and the Middle East.
At the headquarters of the US Institute of Peace, Mr. Waltz and Sullivan spoke gently to each other in a discussion designed to demonstrate the continuity of power in America.
The above event is an action to ensure that the government will be transferred peacefully by the time Mr. Trump takes office on January 20.
At President Biden’s request, Mr. Sullivan updated Mr. Waltz on the content of the current administration’s policies, although Mr. Trump’s aides always said that the new administration team would have a completely different direction. with Mr. Biden’s administration.
Mr. Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Mr. Biden’s Special Envoy Brett McGurk worked together this week to promote negotiations on a ceasefire and the return of hostages in the Gaza Strip.
As for the challenges facing the next administration, both Mr. Waltz and Mr. Sullivan said they were wildfires in California and China.
While Mr. Sullivan mentioned artificial intelligence as another challenge, Mr. Waltz said that the US and Mexico border situation is a priority to handle.
However, Mr. Waltz also recognized the Biden administration’s success in deepening relations between the US and its allies and partners in Europe.
