Waltz Out as NSA Following Signal Chat Leak

President Trump has removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz after a security breach in which Waltz inadvertently added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing classified military plans for airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. The incident, dubbed 'Signalgate,' sparked intense scrutiny of Waltz's handling of sensitive information and contributed to mounting internal friction and loss of standing within the administration. Trump has nominated Waltz to serve as the next US Ambassador to the United Nations, praising his record in Congress, the military, and as NSA. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor, while Waltz's deputy Alex Wong is also expected to depart. The shake-up marks the first major staff change in Trump's second term, raising questions about White House stability and the direction of US foreign policy. Some critics argue that other officials involved should also face consequences, but Trump has been reluctant to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.