Trump: I've axed Mike Waltz as national security chief

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : 05:27 PM BST Trump snubs Waltz but thanks beleaguered defence secretary Speaking in the Rose Garden at an event to mark the National Day of Prayer, Donald Trump made a point to say that Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, was doing a "great job".
63% : 04:40 PM BST Waltz heaps praise on Trump hours before quitting Mike Waltz was sent out on the airwaves to bat for Donald Trump just hours before it was revealed he is leaving the administration.
60% : It did Thursday, with the ouster of national security adviser Mike Waltz. 07:57 PM BST Waltz 'deeply honoured' by UN move Mike Waltz has issued a brief statement after being ousted as US national security adviser: 07:42 PM BST Analysis: A face-saving exit for Waltz - but still a demotion
60% : "The system isn't running properly," under Mr Waltz, the source said. 05:15 PM BST Pictured: Trump arrives outside White House 05:14 PM BST Waltz gave up safe House seat for NSA role Mike Waltz gave up his seat in the House of Representatives to take on the role of national security adviser in Mr Trump's top team.
59% : 09:01 PM BST Waltz 'faces brutal confirmation hearings' Mike Waltz faces "brutal" confirmation hearings to become the US ambassador to the UN, Democrats have said.
59% : White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and British media host Seb Gorka may also be in the running, owing to their firm commitment to the president's vision, Trump allies told CBS. 05:09 PM BST Analysis: Mike Waltz was living on borrowed time Donald Trump likes to fill his Cabinets with conflicting views, setting up key figures to argue against each other before he makes the final decision.
58% : After staying silent on the issue so far, Mr Trump has now announced that Mike Waltz will go to New York to be his permanent representative to the UN, while Marco Rubio, his secretary of state, will wear two hats and act temporarily as national security adviser.
48% : The reshuffle will be viewed by many as a demotion for Mr Waltz, with Mr Trump having little interest in the affairs of the UN.
48% : During his first term, Donald Trump had record-breaking turnover levels with around 60 per cent of his team thought to have been let go.
38% : Elise Stefanik, the New York congresswoman, was also due to be drafted in as Mr Trump's ambassador to the UN, but was forced to withdraw amid concern that the Republicans could lose control of the House in the midterms.
22% : Trump: I've axed Mike Waltz as national security chief Benedict Smith 1 May 2025 at 10:48 pm Copied Donald Trump has announced he is removing his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and appointing him instead to the role of UN ambassador.
18% : Officials are said to have been alarmed at how his authority drained away following the Signal-gate fiasco as Laura Loomer, the Right-wing activist, convinced Donald Trump to sack key members of his national security team.
11% : President Trump said 'get it done'," he said about Mr Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine, showing no awareness of his imminent departure.
9% : Christopher Landau, the United States deputy secretary of state, is also a likely replacement, according to a White House source. 04:28 PM BST Ousted national security deputy defended Trump yesterday Alex Wong, the US principal deputy national security adviser, spent last night defending Donald Trump.
7% : Mr Trump and his team insisted Mr Waltz would not be let go over the "huge mistake". 05:06 PM BST Readers react to Mike Waltz ousting 05:05 PM BST Watch Live: Trump speaking outside White House Donald Trump is speaking at the White House Rose Garden.

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