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Senate Confirms Mike Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Ahead of General Assembly

A months-long confirmation fight installs an envoy focused on U.N. reform, funding oversight, countering China and opposing anti-Israel bias.

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Former Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in July 2025. | Getty Images
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks during a television interview at the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Mike Waltz testifies during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to be US Ambassador to the United Nations, on Capitol Hill on July 15, 2025.

Overview

  • The Senate approved Waltz, 47–43, with Democrats John Fetterman, Mark Kelly and Jeanne Shaheen voting yes and Republican Rand Paul voting no, restoring a permanent U.S. envoy in time for next week’s UNGA.
  • Democrats delayed the nomination for months and forced it back to the Foreign Relations Committee before a second panel vote this week cleared the way for final confirmation.
  • Waltz was moved to the U.N. post after a Signal chat lapse that exposed discussions of strikes on Houthi targets, an episode that led to his removal as national security adviser and remains under review in coverage.
  • At his hearing, Waltz pledged to push institutional reforms, scrutinize U.S. contributions, counter Beijing’s influence in international bodies and challenge perceived bias against Israel.
  • Some outlets report the separate designation for the U.S. representative to the General Assembly has not been approved, though Waltz is set to serve on the Security Council and participate during UNGA.