Trump taps Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, names Rubio as national security adviser
- President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Mike Waltz to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and will appoint Secretary of State Marco Rubio to temporarily lead the National Security Council.
- The changes come in the wake of intense criticism after Waltz included a reporter in a Signal group chat regarding a confidential military operation, coupled with reports that both Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are leaving their roles within the administration.
- Waltz, a former three-term Florida congressman and national security adviser, took full responsibility for the messaging error but faced internal waning influence and criticism from far-right ally Laura Loomer.
- Trump praised Waltz's service, saying Waltz has worked hard to put the Nation's interests first, while asserting Rubio will continue his strong leadership as secretary of state.
- Waltz's nomination and the staff changes suggest efforts to stabilize national security roles amid internal tensions and to maintain continuity in foreign policy leadership.
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