President Trump has nominated his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, to become the new ambassador to the United Nations, indicating a significant shift among his top aides in his second presidential term. Marco Rubio is set to take on the interim role of national security adviser while also serving as Secretary of State, a highly unusual situation. This transition follows a recent controversy involving a private chat about military strategies and highlights concerns within the Republican-controlled Senate. Waltz expressed honor in continuing to serve, while Trump defended him, downplaying the chat incident as merely a glitch.
Waltz will be nominated as UN ambassador amid a major staff shakeup, with concerns regarding a recent mishap involving a text chat on military plans.
Trump's decision to nominate Waltz demonstrates confidence in his abilities, despite challenges, with a vice presidential endorsement emphasizing the role change wasn't linked to the incident.
The UN ambassador position has remained vacant since Elise Stefanik was reassigned, highlighting the fragile nature of Republican control in both the House and Senate.
Trump's comment on the Signal app incident reveals a less traditional, hands-on approach to security challenges, reflecting his ongoing management style.
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