Margaret Brennan sat down with President Donald Trump's pick for his National Security Advisor, former Representative Mike Waltz, on Sunday, January 19th for an extended interview about foreign policy and national security during the second Trump presidency.

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Waltz, incoming Trump administration national security adviser, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 19, 2025.

Mike Waltz, Trump's appointed National Security Advisor, says in an interview to CBS: 'Hamas will never rule Gaza.'

Congressman Mike Waltz, who is set to become Donald Trump's National Security Advisor in the incoming administration, has outlined the reasons why acquiring Greenland is essential for the president-elect.

Rep. Mike Waltz (R., Fla.), whom President-elect Trump has picked to serve as his national security adviser, has resigned from Congress. A former Green Beret, Waltz has served in the House since 2019.

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) resigned from the House on Monday morning, as he prepares to join President-elect Trump’s Cabinet as national security adviser. Waltz’s resignation was read on the House floor just over an hour before Trump was scheduled to be sworn in,