The Latest: Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz is out in first major shakeup
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, whom he is nominating as United Nations ambassador. Trump announced the switch-up shortly after news broke that Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were departing the administration, weeks after it was revealed that he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans.
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Main Idea: Trump is replacing national security adviser Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio after a Signal chat scandal, while the administration also pushed several major court fights on immigration and federal policy.
Key Points:
- Trump said Waltz will be nominated as U.N. ambassador, and Rubio will serve as acting national security adviser.
- Waltz’s exit follows criticism over his use of Signal to discuss military plans and the accidental addition of a reporter to the chat.
- The administration asked the Supreme Court to end temporary protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, which could lead to deportations.
- The article also notes other Trump-era actions, including a DOJ climate suit, Army job cuts, and Apple shifting more U.S. iPhone production to India to limit tariff costs.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s shakeup at the White House and hard line on deportations can add more uncertainty for workers, voters, and immigrant families.
Positive Impact
Apple said most US iPhones will come from India, which may help keep supply flowing and limit some tariff costs for consumers.
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