Michael Waltz Confirmed as Trump’s Ambassador to UN

2025-09-21 03:45:08

(MENAFN) The US Senate on Friday confirmed Michael Waltz, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as the next US Ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz’s appointment passed with a close 47-43 vote, reflecting a contentious confirmation process.

Waltz came under intense scrutiny earlier this year in March when he inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to a Signal app group chat. The chat involved Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other senior officials discussing potential military action against Houthi targets in Yemen, raising concerns over operational security and information leaks.

Despite the controversy, Waltz remained a key figure in Trump’s foreign policy circle. In early May, President Trump formally announced Waltz’s nomination to serve as the United States’ permanent envoy to the United Nations, a role critical to shaping US diplomacy on the global stage.

The Senate vote marks a significant step in advancing Waltz’s career, placing him at the forefront of US diplomacy amid ongoing international challenges.

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