Trump removes Waltz as NSA and proposes him for a UN position
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the replacement of his National Security Advisor Mike Waltz amidst a scandal involving a leaked chat group. Trump indicated that he would nominate Waltz for the position of ambassador to the United Nations instead.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has replaced his National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, amid a scandal involving a group chat leak. Trump plans to appoint Waltz as the ambassador to the United Nations instead.
This marks the first significant cabinet reshuffle of Trump's new term. The president also revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the position of interim national security advisor after Waltz's exit.
"From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation's Interests first," Trump stated on Truth Social during the announcement.
Waltz, a 51-year-old former special forces officer and Florida congressman, had been under pressure since the emergence of the "Signalgate" scandal in March. The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine disclosed that Waltz had inadvertently included him in a group chat discussing U.S. military strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels via the messaging app Signal.
"I'm deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation," Waltz expressed in a post on X.
Despite Trump’s public show of support, Waltz's confidence diminished behind the scenes over the Signalgate issue. Tensions with other officials also arose due to his hardline views on Russia and Iran. His position increasingly conflicted with Trump's shift toward Moscow, especially as Washington sought to push for a swift ceasefire in Ukraine and reopened discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
Democrats are likely to intensify scrutiny on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had revealed details about U.S. warplane timings for bombing operations in the same Signal chat. Hegseth was also reported to have shared those specifics in another Signal group that included his wife.
"Now do Hegseth," top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer commented on X.
So far, Trump has remained supportive of Hegseth, a former Fox News contributor who has faced challenges in his initial months at the Pentagon, dismissing the Signal scandal as a "witch hunt."
Waltz's appointment as ambassador will require Senate confirmation, ensuring that the implications of Signalgate will remain a topic of discussion. U.S. media reports have indicated that Steve Witkoff, a real estate mogul, is being considered to take over the National Security Advisor role in the future. Historically, this position has been occupied by some of the most prominent figures in U.S. history, including Henry Kissinger.
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This marks the first significant cabinet reshuffle of Trump's new term. The president also revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the position of interim national security advisor after Waltz's exit.
"From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation's Interests first," Trump stated on Truth Social during the announcement.
Waltz, a 51-year-old former special forces officer and Florida congressman, had been under pressure since the emergence of the "Signalgate" scandal in March. The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine disclosed that Waltz had inadvertently included him in a group chat discussing U.S. military strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels via the messaging app Signal.
"I'm deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation," Waltz expressed in a post on X.
Despite Trump’s public show of support, Waltz's confidence diminished behind the scenes over the Signalgate issue. Tensions with other officials also arose due to his hardline views on Russia and Iran. His position increasingly conflicted with Trump's shift toward Moscow, especially as Washington sought to push for a swift ceasefire in Ukraine and reopened discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
Democrats are likely to intensify scrutiny on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had revealed details about U.S. warplane timings for bombing operations in the same Signal chat. Hegseth was also reported to have shared those specifics in another Signal group that included his wife.
"Now do Hegseth," top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer commented on X.
So far, Trump has remained supportive of Hegseth, a former Fox News contributor who has faced challenges in his initial months at the Pentagon, dismissing the Signal scandal as a "witch hunt."
Waltz's appointment as ambassador will require Senate confirmation, ensuring that the implications of Signalgate will remain a topic of discussion. U.S. media reports have indicated that Steve Witkoff, a real estate mogul, is being considered to take over the National Security Advisor role in the future. Historically, this position has been occupied by some of the most prominent figures in U.S. history, including Henry Kissinger.
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