US EditionSenate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump's U.N. ambassador after months of delays
Mike Waltz fills a U.S. ambassador vacancy left for eight months amid global crises; Senate confirmed him 47-43, emphasizing the need for United Nations reform and countering China.
- On Friday, the Senate approved Mike Waltz to serve as the United States’ permanent delegate to the United Nations, filling an eight-month vacancy in New York.
- Waltz's nomination faced delays after President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik in March due to concerns over House majority margin.
- Waltz, a former Trump national security adviser and House member from 2019 to 2025, pledged during his July 15 hearing to reform the U.N. and counter China’s influence.
- Senators confirmed Waltz with a 47-43 bipartisan vote, including Democrat Shaheen backing his call for the U.N. to combat antisemitism and fulfill its core peacekeeping role.
- Waltz takes over amid ongoing crises in Gaza and Ukraine, suggesting his role will shape U.S. diplomacy amid rising global tensions.
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Waltz seated at UN ahead of leaders summit where Israel-Hamas war at fore
NEW YORK CITY — The United States finally has representation at the United Nations after former national security adviser Mike Waltz presented his ambassadorial credentials to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday before the start of this week’s 80th U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week in New York City. Waltz was nominated to become President Donald Trump‘s ambassador to the U.N. in May after he mistakenly added Atlantic Editor-in-…
Mike Waltz confirmed as UN ambassador ahead of Trump General Assembly speech
Mainstream media outlets such as ABC News, the Associated Press, and NBC News all but promised the former national security adviser would not be in place in time for the UNGA. By Adam Kredo, The Washington Free Beacon The Senate on Friday confirmed former national security adviser and congressman Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in a 47-43 vote, with Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) as the sole GOP member to vote against. Democratic S…
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3 Democrats break ranks to back Trump’s pick Mike Waltz for UN ambassador
Former national security adviser Mike Waltz will be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after winning Senate confirmation Friday.Three Democrats Sens. John Fetterman, Mark Kelly and Jeanne Shaheen voted in favor. Sen. Rand Paul was the lone Republican to oppose the nomination.It was not immediately clear whether Waltz will take part in the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week.President Donald Trump appointed Waltz to the post a…
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The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the final Cabinet position after delays. Despite procedural setbacks, Waltz is set to represent the U.S. at the U.N. gathering next week, while a separate representative will handle General Assembly sessions.
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