Trump Replaces National Security Adviser Waltz After Chat Scandal

President Trump has replaced his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, following a scandal in which highly sensitive information was leaked through a Signal chat group that inadvertently included a journalist. Waltz, who took responsibility for the error, will now serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed as interim national security advisor during this transition. The so-called 'Signalgate' incident reportedly exposed details of U.S. military strikes and led to increased scrutiny of other officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The shake-up reflects underlying tensions within the administration, particularly regarding Waltz's hawkish positions on Russia and Iran, which conflicted with Trump's recent diplomatic pivots. Despite the controversy, Waltz expressed his continued commitment to serving the administration in his new role.