President Trump announced the nomination of Mike Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, marking a significant shift in his national security team during his second term. Marco Rubio will temporarily assume the national security adviser role while maintaining his position as Secretary of State. This change follows Waltz facing scrutiny for a previous incident involving a journalistic breach of private discussions on military strategy. Trump's comments suggest confidence in Waltzâs capabilities, despite concerns about his recent missteps.
Trump has leaned more heavily on other top aides for national security issues like the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
Waltz came under pressure since March after inviting a journalist into a private text chat among top officials discussing military plans.
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