Big Changes in the White House
President Donald Trump has made a big change in his team. He announced that he is moving Mike Waltz from being the national security adviser to being the UN ambassador. This is the first major change in his staff since he became president again in January.
Temporary Replacement
While looking for a new national security adviser, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will temporarily take over Waltz's old job. President Trump believes Rubio will continue to be a strong leader. "Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role," Trump said.
Why Waltz Was Moved
Waltz's job was already uncertain earlier this week. It was clear he wouldn't be leading the National Security Council much longer. This shift happened after an incident where Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a private chat about military strikes. This mistake made many people in the White House unhappy with him.
Rubio's Many Roles
Marco Rubio is now handling several important jobs. He is the Secretary of State, the temporary National Security Advisor, the National Archivist, and the acting administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Challenges Ahead for Waltz
Waltz might face a tough time getting approved by the Senate for his new role as UN ambassador. Some people close to Trump don't think this role is very important, which is why there wasn't a rush to fill it. This is also why Trump's first choice, Rep. Elise Stefanik, stayed in Congress instead of taking the job.
Internal Politics and Influence
Inside the White House, Waltz's influence had been dropping. This was seen when Trump decided to fire several staff members from the National Security Council. This decision was influenced by Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, who believed these staff members were not loyal.
Defense Secretary Under Scrutiny But Stays
Some people thought Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should have been fired instead of Waltz. Hegseth had shared very sensitive military information in a chat. However, Trump decided to keep Hegseth because a lot of effort went into confirming him, and he has strong support from Trump's followers.
The Future of Waltz
Despite being moved to a new role, Waltz's position in Trump's team has been shaky. The incident with the chat and other issues have made Trump less confident in him. Just this week, Waltz was seen not traveling with Trump and other staff, which raised more questions about his standing.
As these changes unfold, many people, including foreign officials, are watching closely to see how these moves will impact U.S. national security and international relationships.
