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Trump Nominates Waltz as UN Ambassador in Major Shakeup

Trump Nominates Waltz as UN Ambassador in Major Shakeup

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President Trump announced a shakeup in his national security team, nominating Mike Waltz, his current national security adviser, as the new UN ambassador. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, will temporarily assume Waltz's national security advisor role. This unusual dual appointment follows speculation surrounding Waltz's involvement in a private text chat incident. Vice President Vance clarified the change wasn't due to the incident, emphasizing Trump's confidence in Waltz. The Senate must confirm Waltz's UN ambassadorship.

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