Waltz Returns to Trump Administration; Senate Confirms Key SignalGate Suspect
The US Senate, after a lengthy deliberation lasting several months, has appointed mike Waltz-former National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump and the main defendant in the “Signalgate” controversy-as Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations, according to webangah News Agency.
Waltz secured this sensitive diplomatic post with a narrow vote of 47 in favor and 43 against. His confirmation comes just days ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
this approval ends a prolonged delay largely caused by opposition from several Senate Democrats who criticized Waltz’s past conduct.
The primary reason for postponement was Waltz’s controversial history, including his dismissal as Trump’s National Security Advisor following the Signalgate scandal.
In that incident, he inadvertently added a journalist to a private chat group on the Signal messaging app. This error led to leaks of sensitive military details about attacks in Yemen being published by media outlets.
The episode embarrassed the management deeply and raised serious concerns about classified information handling. Nonetheless, Waltz managed to navigate his Senate confirmation hearing without major damage.
UN General Assembly Agenda
With Waltz’s appointment finalized, he is expected to participate in high-level discussions at this year’s UN General Assembly sessions in New York.
The event will bring together leaders from all 193 member states for an intense week of diplomacy. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Israel’s attacks on Gaza are anticipated to dominate discussions.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly officially opened on Tuesday, September 9.The high-level segment featuring world leaders will commence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (corresponding with October 1), running through September 29 (October 7).
Ukraine’s delegation will be led by President Volodymyr Zelensky during this assembly.
According to the US State Department,former President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend these events-highlighting their diplomatic significance. A potential meeting between Trump and Zelensky on the sidelines has not been ruled out.
