Overview
- Mike Waltz officially stepped down as National Security Adviser following the accidental leak of classified military plans through a Signal chat.
- Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong is also departing his role in the wake of the ChatGate controversy.
- President Trump announced Waltz's reassignment as the next US Ambassador to the United Nations, framing the move as part of a broader administration reshuffle.
- Marco Rubio, the current Secretary of State, has been appointed as interim National Security Adviser while a permanent successor is vetted.
- Steve Witkoff, a Trump ally and special envoy, is reportedly a leading candidate to assume the role of National Security Adviser permanently.