President Trump addressed speculation about losing confidence in Mike Waltz, who has been nominated as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. amid scrutiny over an accidental chat group inclusion of a reporter. Trump clarified that Waltzâs move was not due to a resignation, insisting he would not have nominated him for the U.N. otherwise. He mentioned that many individuals desire the NSA role, with Stephen Miller as a top candidate and estimated a new nominee will be announced in the coming months.
On Air Force One, Trump firmly disputed claims of lost confidence in Waltz, stating, 'I didn't lose confidence in him... If I had to choose for myself, I'd rather have that job than the other.'
Trump implied there was no loss of confidence by nominating Waltz for the UN position, explaining, 'He didn't resign. I just moved him. There was no resignation.'
Regarding the NSA position, Trump mentioned, 'Well, I have a lot of people that want the job... I'm gonna be naming somebody. I estimate in six months.'
Trump acknowledged Stephen Miller as a leading candidate for NSA: 'I mean, I think he sort of, indirectly, already has that job.'
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