Trump Plans Widescale White House Staff Purge Following Waltz Ouster

President Donald Trump has removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a move that may signal a forthcoming mass firing of White House staff over loyalty concerns, referred to by insiders as 'The Purge.' Sources indicate that numerous mid-level staffers could be dismissed in a single, sweeping action as early as next week, with Trump reportedly favoring a dramatic announcement over individual firings. Waltz's short and contentious tenure was marked by internal distrust, particularly from the MAGA wing, who questioned his loyalty and staff picks, labeling them as 'establishment' or 'neocon.' Tensions escalated after the so-called 'Signalgate' scandal, where Waltz mistakenly added a journalist to a sensitive group chat, though this incident paradoxically prolonged his position as Trump hesitated to appear reactive to media criticism. Following his removal, Trump nominated Waltz to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and appointed Marco Rubio as the acting National Security Advisor. The anticipated firings could represent a return to the high staff turnover that characterized Trump’s first term.