What A Day Mike Waltz Loses Job, Gets A New One
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May 2, 2025 Jake Traylor, a White House reporter for Politico, provides a deep dive into the recent upheavals in President Trump's national security team, specifically Mike Waltz’s controversial firing and subsequent nomination to the UN. They discuss the chaotic nature of such transitions and the loyalty dynamics within the administration. Traylor also touches on how these shake-ups could affect the political landscape, especially as pressures mount ahead of critical deadlines and the far-right's influence continues to evolve.
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Waltz's ouster and reassignment
- Mike Waltz was removed from National Security Advisor after mistakenly adding a journalist to a confidential military Signal chat.
- Trump managed the exit by nominating Waltz as ambassador to the UN, preserving face while enacting change.
Timing and spin of Waltz's exit
- Waltz's ouster was planned to avoid damage from the Signal chat scandal.
- Trump waited for the right moment and then spun the exit as a promotion to UN ambassador.
Laura Loomer's claimed influence
- Far-right activist Laura Loomer claims credit for Waltz's ouster after meeting Trump.
- She told Trump Waltz was problematic but her influence might be overstated.