A major change is happening in the security team.  The President has decided to move Mike Waltz to a new role. Waltz, who has been the national security adviser, is now up for a job at the United Nations.  This news comes just after it was revealed that Waltz had made a big mistake. He accidentally added a journalist to a private chat where military plans were being discussed.  This slip-up caused quite a stir and led to a lot of criticism.

The President announced this change on social media. He praised Waltz for his hard work and dedication.  The President also mentioned that Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, will take over Waltz’s duties for now.  This isn’t the first time someone has held both jobs at once.  Back in the 1970s, Henry Kissinger did the same thing.

Rubio has a lot on his plate right now.  The country is facing several big challenges.  There are ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza.  Iran’s nuclear program is advancing quickly.  Plus, the global economy is uncertain due to trade wars.  It’s going to be tough for Rubio to handle both roles at the same time.

Waltz’s mistake involved adding a journalist to a private chat on an encrypted messaging app.  This chat was used to discuss a sensitive military operation in Yemen.  The journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was not supposed to be part of the conversation.  This blunder raised serious questions about security and trust.

The President has stood by Waltz throughout this controversy.  However, there have been calls from some people for Waltz to be removed from his position.  These calls came from those who believe Waltz was not loyal enough to the President’s agenda.  Despite this, Waltz has maintained that he did not know how the journalist ended up in the chat.

Waltz’s new role as U. N. ambassador means he will have to go through a Senate confirmation hearing.  This process can be tough, and lawmakers will likely ask him tough questions about his mistake.  Several senior aides are being considered to eventually take on the national security adviser role.  These include special envoys Steve Witkoff and Richard Grenell, among others.  Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table.

A Big Switch in the Security Team

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