Posted on 05/01/2025 11:16:55 AM PDT by Red Badger
National security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to depart from the Trump administration in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, the first major staff shakeup since the president took office in January.
Waltz’s job has been in limbo after it was made clear to him earlier this week that his time leading the National Security Council had come to an end, according to a source familiar with the matter. Alex Wong, the deputy national security adviser, and other national security advisers are also expected to depart, per multiple sources familiar with conversations, though timing is unclear.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and even Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been floated to replace Waltz on a temporary basis while the president weighs a more permanent replacement, according to a source familiar with the talks.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer and friend of President Donald Trump, is also under consideration to replace Waltz as national security adviser, one person said, though no decision has been made. But Witkoff has told people close to him he does not want the job, two sources close to Witkoff told CNN, and they do not anticipate he’ll ultimately be selected as Waltz’s replacement. Though, they cautioned, he could still take the position if Trump asked him directly.
Witkoff has led discussions with Russia and Iran as Trump looks for international deals.
“Why would he do that? Be saddled with managing the interagency instead of doing what he is doing now?” said a person familiar with Witkoff’s thinking.
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Trump should NEVER have taken all these CONGRESSMEN!
UN Ambassador. Sounds like a lie planted to suss out leakers.
Congressmen make lousy cabinet members................
Can’t tell nowadays!....................
posted just 6 minutes later:
Mike Waltz Named next United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4314447/posts
I’m guessing this “leak” was to find a leaker source
Great minds, Zhang Fei, Great minds.....
That’s a good way to do it!....................
If you suspect a leaker or a spy, simply put out several ‘versions’ of a story each slightly different in some detail and see which version gets leaked, then you have your leaker...........
Hmm. Another misleading statement. Waltz is merely changing roles, not leaving the administration.
/s
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114433942825461076
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor, while continuing his strong leadership at the State Department. Together, we will continue to fight tirelessly to Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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