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Trump to Appoint New NSA Amid Controversy

5/6/2025

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Trump Appoints Interim NSA

President Trump is set to appoint a new National Security Advisor within six months, following the removal of Mike Waltz, who has been nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In the meantime, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is stepping in as interim NSA, stirring reactions from former advisor John Bolton.

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Duckworth Opposes Waltz

Sen. Tammy Duckworth fiercely opposed Mike Waltz's nomination as U.N. ambassador, citing his mishandling of classified information as a glaring disqualification. As a committee member, she stands firm against his confirmation. In a surprising twist, President Trump appointed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and national security adviser, a decision that John Bolton warns could undermine Trump's grip on foreign policy.

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Trump Appoints Interim NSA

President Trump is set to appoint a new National Security Advisor within six months, following the removal of Mike Waltz, who has been nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In the meantime, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is stepping in as interim NSA, stirring reactions from former advisor John Bolton.

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