


Trump Reshuffles National Security Team Amid Messaging Controversy
President Trump nominates Marco Rubio as interim National Security Adviser amid criticism of secure communications following Mike Waltz's removal linked to a messaging scandal.
Overview
On May 1, President Trump reshuffled national security, naming Marco Rubio interim National Security Adviser after Mike Waltz's ousting amid a messaging scandal. Recent photographs revealed top officials, including Waltz, using an unofficial, potentially insecure version of the Signal app, raising concerns over the handling of classified information. The app, TM SGNL, allows message archiving, compromising Signal's end-to-end encryption. Critics worry the restructuring could weaken U.S. foreign policy coherence amidst ongoing economic challenges and diplomatic tensions, amidst growing scrutiny on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following revelations of informal communication regarding military actions.
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Mike Waltz was removed from his role as National Security Adviser due to controversy surrounding the use of the Signal app, specifically an unofficial version that compromised end-to-end encryption, which raised security concerns.
Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, has been appointed as the interim National Security Adviser.
Mike Waltz has been nominated to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Steve Witkoff, a senior adviser to the president, is being considered as a potential replacement, although sources indicate he may not want the role.
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