Morning Wire Making the U.N. Relevant Again: How Trump is Shaking Up the Organization’s Operation
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Dec 7, 2025 
Mike Waltz, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Army Green Beret, delves into the significant reforms underway at the U.N. He discusses how the Trump administration aims to refocus the organization on peace and security, moving away from social issues. Waltz emphasizes burden-sharing in international peacekeeping and highlights the defunding of ineffective agencies. The conversation also touches on the urgent issue of Christian persecution in Nigeria, showcasing efforts to raise awareness. Overall, it's a candid look at reshaping the U.N. for modern challenges.
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Escalator Moment At The U.N.
- Mike Waltz recounts standing behind President Trump when the escalator halted at the U.N. speech.
- He says Trump improvised, charged ahead, and showed strength speaking off the cuff.
Refocus The U.N. On Peace
- Mike Waltz argues the U.N. must return to its founding purpose: preventing and ending wars.
- He says the organization has grown bloated and needs to stop focusing on peripheral social issues to regain relevance.
Use Burden Sharing For Peacekeeping
- Shift burdens to willing partners and use the U.N. to share costs of peace operations.
- Rebrand missions with clearer mandates and push allied countries to take operational roles.