In a surprise move at the highest levels of the White House, national security adviser Mike Waltz is stepping down from his role – but he will remain a key figure in the Trump administration. On May 1, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Waltz as the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations, marking both a major shift in duties and a clear sign of the president’s ongoing trust in one of his senior national security officials.

The news broke on May 1, catching even senior officials across the White House and State Department off-guard. Sources close to the matter said that the decision had been in discussion for some time but was finalized only Thursday morning. In an interim move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will temporarily take over the role of national security adviser, while continuing to lead the State Department. This dual-hatted position is expected to be short-term until a permanent replacement is found.

“I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations,” President Trump wrote on social media. “From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress, and as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role.”

Waltz, for his part, responded on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “I’m deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation.”

However, behind the congratulatory language lies a story of growing tension and concerns that have been simmering for months inside the White House. Sources say that a number of........

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