Trump announces appointments to the Homeland Security Advisory Council – Washington Examiner
President Donald trump and Homeland Security Secretary kristi Noem recently announced new appointments too the Homeland Security advisory Council (HSAC), asserting a focus on a “new-look” and “America First” agenda amid growing global military tensions, particularly involving Israel, Iran, and Ukraine.The newly appointed members include notable figures such as Mark Levin, Rudy Giuliani, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Corey Lewandowski, and Christopher Cox, founder of “Bikers for Trump.” The HSAC, established in 2002, is tasked with providing independent advice on homeland security operations. Historically, its members have included individuals from various sectors, including government, academia, and public services. Though, the council has not released any critically important policy recommendations as Trump’s second term began in January 2025. The first meeting of the newly appointed council is scheduled for July 2 at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters.
Trump announces appointments to the Homeland Security Advisory Council
As global tensions continue to rise, particularly due to military conflicts between Israel and Iran, and Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced new appointments to the Homeland Security Advisory Council on Tuesday.
The Trump administration touted the additions as “new-look” and “America First” in a press release issued on Tuesday morning. Among the newest members of the council are Fox News and radio talk show host Mark Levin, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC), former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, and the founder of “Bikers for Trump,” Christopher Cox, among others.
“Formed on March 19, 2002, the HSAC leverages the experience, expertise, and national and global connections of its membership to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with real-time, real-world and independent advice on homeland security operations,” read the release. “This new-look, America First HSAC will draw upon a deep well of public and private sector experience from homeland security experts committed to fulfilling President Trump’s agenda.”
Typically, HSAC members included those involved in state and local governments. It also frequently enlisted the services of people with experience in the private sector, academia, and first responder communities. They will regularly advise Secretary Noem on Homeland Security matters and offer policy recommendations.
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Based on the information on its website, the HSAC doesn’t appear to have made any policy recommendations since Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, 2025. The last proposal, a report on online child exploitation and abuse, came over a year ago, on June 6, 2024.
The release also announced the HSAC’s first meeting, which will be on July 2 at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters.
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