Trump Replaces NSA Waltz with UN Ambassador Role Amid Scandal

President Donald Trump has removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz following a scandal in which Waltz mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal group chat discussing sensitive U.S. military plans for strikes in Yemen. Despite the controversy, Trump praised Waltz's service and appointed him as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, framing the move as a promotion rather than a dismissal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security advisor. The incident, dubbed 'Signalgate,' led to increased scrutiny of Waltz's handling of secure communications and reportedly caused internal tensions, especially given his hawkish positions on Russia and Iran. Some officials and Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Waltz's reassignment was due to his suitability for the UN role, not the messaging scandal. The shake-up also included the dismissal of Waltz’s deputy, Alex Vong, reflecting broader concerns about security and internal relations at the National Security Council.