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Trump Appoints General McMaster as National Security Adviser

Trump's critics, McCain included, are pleased with his national security adviser pick.

President Trump has appointed Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster to be his next national security adviser, after Michael Flynn was forced to resign just three weeks into the job.

His second choice, Robert Harward, refused the position for numerous reasons, including the chaotic nature of the White House administration. For his third and final pick, Trump didn't take any chances, appointing an active duty general who couldn't refuse his request.

The announcement was made Monday at Trump's private member's club Mar-a-Lago. Trump had spent the weekend there, interviewing potential candidates for the role.

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," Trump said with McMaster sat next to him. "I watched and read a lot over the last two days. He is highly respected by everyone in the military, and we're very honored to have him."

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