Overview

• Stephen Miller has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Mike Waltz as President Trump’s national security adviser, according to recent reports.
• Mike Waltz has been nominated as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations following his removal as national security adviser due to a messaging breach.
• Miller’s leadership of the Homeland Security Council has been praised for its efficiency, with one official calling it “infinitely more effective than the NSC.”
• A strong working relationship with interim NSA Marco Rubio, who is also Secretary of State, is seen as a key factor in Miller’s potential appointment.
• Miller has become a prominent public figure in Trump’s second term, frequently appearing in the media to advocate for the administration’s policies.