White House advisor set to depart presidential office
Get the Scoop on Mike Waltz's Departure as National Security Advisor
Looks like Mike Waltz, the National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, could be bidding farewell to the White House soon. Reputable news outlets like CBS News and CNN International have reported this potential exit, making it the first significant departure from the administration since January.
Alex Wong, Waltz's deputy, might also be on his way out, but the details haven't been officially announced yet. The National Security Council (NSC) evaded commenting on the matter when approached by the Associated Press.
Rumor has it that Steve Witkoff, a US envoy with a knack for diplomacy, might take over Waltz's role. Interestingly, Witkoff is more than just an acquaintance of Donald Trump - he's a real estate promoter with good connections in the Oval Office.
Waltz's tenure started shaking up when he created a secret Signal group in March to discuss military strategies, inadvertently inviting a journalist. The advisor took ownership of the mistake, suggesting he may have accidentally saved the journalist's number believing it belonged to someone else.
Leaks from a Signal 'chat' discussing a military attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen and coordinating this operation have caused quite the stir. U.S. intelligence officials squabbled over whether sensitive data was shared during this conversation.
At the beginning of April, the White House axed three NSC officials who were tied to the "Signalgate" incident, blunders that involved the leaking of confidential information. At the chopping block were Brian Walsh, Thomas Boodry, and David Feith, according to CNN International.
If you're into politics and want to know more about how Trump's team handles official business, be sure to check out our article on Trump's National Security Advisor using Gmail for official correspondence.
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What will happen next with Mike Waltz's departure as National Security Advisor? Alex Wong, Waltz's deputy, might also leave, but no official announcement has been made yet. Steve Witkoff, a US envoy, is rumored to take over Waltz's role, as he has connections with Donald Trump. This potential shift comes after Waltz's tenure was shaken up by a secret Signal group created to discuss military strategies, inadvertently inviting a journalist. The fallout from this incident, known as "Signalgate," led to the dismissal of three NSC officials in early April. If you're interested in politics, check out our articles on this subject for more insights.
