Statecraft

Donald Trump Names Thomas Bossert Chief Adviser on Cybersecurity and Elevates Role

Donald Trump is tapping a veteran of George W. Bush’s White House to serve as his main adviser on terror threats and cyberattacks, while taking a step aimed at ensuring the new appointee has the internal clout needed to succeed in the role.

The Trump transition team announced Tuesday that Thomas P. Bossert will serve as an adviser to Mr. Trump on national security, terrorism and cyber issues, putting him on the same level as the powerful incoming national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

“It’s a humbling thing because of the awesomeness of the job—I mean that in an awe-filled way,” Mr. Bossert, in an interview.