U.S. Representative Mike Waltz Officially Assignated as Ambassador to the United Nations
The upcoming UN General Assembly in New York next week is approaching with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the participation of Mike Waltz, the newly confirmed US Ambassador to the UN Security Council.
According to reports by Associated Press, objections to Waltz's designation as a representative at the UN General Assembly have been raised, but the specifics of these objections remain unclear. The source of this information is a person familiar with Senate deliberations.
Waltz, a long-time Trump loyalist and the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress, has been a vocal critic of the UN, promising during his confirmation hearing to "make the UN great again." He has been critical of the UN for its bloated bureaucracy, anti-American bias, and inefficiencies in conflict prevention.
The annual gathering of world leaders at the UN in New York next week will be a platform for countries to lay out their priorities on world peace and development. This year, Palestine is expected to be a major topic, with a summit hosted by France and Saudi Arabia focusing on a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
A number of countries are also expected to recognize Palestine during this year's UN General Assembly. However, the specifics of how Waltz will be able to participate in these discussions, if at all, are unclear.
Waltz's nomination for the role of UN envoy was not without controversy. He inadvertently added a journalist to a private government chat focused on US strikes on Yemen earlier this year.
Prior to his confirmation, a vote for Waltz as a representative at the UN General Assembly was not held due to objections from Democrats. Despite this, Waltz was confirmed as the new US ambassador to the UN Security Council by the Senate on Friday.
The United States will be represented at the UN General Assembly by its official delegation, typically led by the U.S. Ambassador to the UN or a high-ranking government official. However, the specific individual for the 80th session in 2025 is not explicitly named in the available sources.
Waltz, who served in combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, has been a vocal critic of the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan. His stance on various international issues is expected to shape the US's approach at the UN General Assembly next week.
As the world awaits the UN General Assembly, the question of Waltz's participation remains a point of interest, adding an element of uncertainty to the proceedings.
