President-elect Donald Trump reportedly intends to appoint two hardliners to key foreign policy roles, with Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser. Waltz, a retired Green Beret and current congressman from Florida, has voiced hawkish views on North Korea and agrees with Trump on burden-sharing among U.S. allies.

Rubio, also from Florida, is known for his hawkish approach to foreign adversaries, including North Korea and Cuba. His anti-communist stance has shaped his Senate career, influencing U.S. policy on both Latin America and Asia, where he has championed a strong U.S.-ROK alliance.