US Senate Confirms Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador Amid Global Crises

The U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Waltz as President Donald Trump's Ambassador to the United Nations in a 47-43 vote, just days before the UN General Assembly began in New York. Waltz, a retired Army colonel and former National Security Advisor to Trump, had faced delays and criticism from Democrats, partly due to a controversy involving his accidental addition of a journalist to a sensitive military communications group chat. Despite opposition from Senator Rand Paul and some Democratic senators, Waltz's nomination was ultimately approved, marking the final open Cabinet-level position in the Trump administration. His appointment is viewed as strategically important for advancing American values and strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship at the UN, with expectations that he will advocate on key global issues such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts. The World Jewish Congress welcomed Waltz's confirmation, emphasizing his role in addressing global threats and promoting principled American leadership. Waltz expressed gratitude to President Trump and the Senate, signaling his intent to "Make the UN Great Again."