President-Elect Trump Appoints Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

The Trump transition team announced yesterday that Thomas Bossert was chosen for the role of the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.  In that position, Mr. Bossert will advise the President on issues related to cybersecurity, homeland security and counterterrorism, and also coordinate the process for creating and executing relevant policies, the announcement said.  The transition team further explained that Mr. Bossert’s position will be “independent” and on equal footing with the position of the national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who will focus on international security issues.

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