Trump Shakes Up National Security Team, Rubio Takes Over
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President Trump replaced National Security Adviser Mike Waltz with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on an interim basis. Waltz's dismissal followed an incident where he inadvertently included a journalist in a secure group chat discussing a Yemen military strike. Trump, seeking to avoid the appearance of chaos, appointed Rubio, a trusted confidant, to the interim role. Waltz will become the UN ambassador. The White House shakeup surprised both Waltz and the State Department.
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