Trump announces Waltz's departure from office, endorses him for the position of US Ambassador to the United Nations
Donald Trump Announces Mike Waltz as Potential United Nations Ambassador
In a recent Trump Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he intends to put Mike Waltz forward as the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Trump expressed praise for Waltz's dedication to putting American interests first, regardless of his role – Congress, combat soldier, or current National Security Advisor.
Following this announcement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will partake in the duties of National Security Advisor while concurrently overseeing the State Department.
Earlier on May 1, Fox News reported the dismissal of Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, from the Trump administration, amid a sensitive military discussion leak involving a high-profile Signal group chat.
The Signal group chat controversy erupted in March, when Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and other top officials were inadvertently added to the chat. The Atlantic's editor-in-chief disclosed this incident, leading to the pressure on Waltz.
Sources suggest that Waltz facilitated other sensitive national-security conversations on Signal with cabinet members, discussing details such as peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Waltz accepted responsibility for the incident in an April interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, referring to it as "embarrassing."
Waltz's previous criticisms of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his insistence on a minerals deal have raised eyebrows. In the past, he has challenged Zelensky's commitment to ending the conflict with Russia and encouraged Kyiv to sign the minerals deal.
According to CNN, Steve Witkoff, a longtime ally of U.S. President Trump, is being considered as a potential replacement for Waltz in the national security role. Witkoff's informal role in key international negotiations and alignment with Russian narratives have sparked concern among some officials.
Recently, Witkoff has gained significant influence as Trump's de facto personal envoy to Vladimir Putin, Russian President, with four visits to Moscow for talks with top Russian officials.
It remains unclear who will replace Waltz as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, as the focus appears to be on Waltz's position as national security adviser. If Waltz does assume the role at the U.N., it's important to note that the current U.N. ambassador under the Biden administration, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has not been mentioned in relation to these reports. Instead, it seems that Waltz might be transitioning to a role within the United Nations, though exact details have yet to be disclosed.
Here's a quick recap: Mike Waltz, currently under pressure following a Signal group chat incident, is expected to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, replacing National Security Advisor duties with acting Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Steve Witkoff, a close Trump ally, is rumored to be considered as Waltz's successor in the national security role. Waltz's potential new position remains unclear, but it seems to involve a role at the U.N.
- Despite a controversial Signal group chat incident that led to his dismissal from the Trump administration, Mike Waltz has been announced as a potential United Nations Ambassador by President Donald Trump, who praises Waltz's commitment to American interests.
- In the wake of Waltz's anticipated transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take on the duties of National Security Advisor, while overseeing the State Department.
- Steve Witkoff, a close ally of President Trump, is being considered as a potential replacement for Waltz in the national security role, a move that has sparked concerns among some officials.
- If Waltz does indeed assume a role at the United Nations, it's worth noting that the current U.N. ambassador under the Biden administration, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has not been mentioned in relation to these reports.
- The exact details of Waltz's potential new position within the United Nations remain unclear, but there are suggestions that it might involve a shift from politics and policy-and-legislation to general-news topics, such as war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice.
