NEWSRAEL: Some Israeli analysts raced to say that the sacking of Waltz was some sort of "Maga-rebellion" against the "anti-Iran" people in the administration. It seems they were wrong!
This is a very surprising move just after Mike Waltz was "ousted' as National Security Advisor. In addition, Sec. of State Rubio will act as National Security Advisor until a new appointment is decided on.
Here is the President's statement:
I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. 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. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor, while continuing his strong leadership at the State Department.
Together, we will continue to fight tirelessly to Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
NOTE: The last Secretary of State to serve as both National Security Advisor and Secretary of State: Henry Kissinger in the 1970s.