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National security advisor Mike Waltz to step down, CBS says


Published on 2025-05-01 11:46:57 - Fortune
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  • Waltz had come under fire since acknowledging inadvertently adding a journalist to a Signal chat group set up to discuss pending attacks on Houthi rebels.

Mike Waltz, who has served as the National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, is stepping down from his position, as reported by Fortune. Waltz, a former Green Beret and counterterrorism expert, has been a key figure in shaping the administration's national security policies, particularly in the Middle East and Afghanistan. His departure comes at a time when the administration is facing multiple challenges, including ongoing tensions with Iran and North Korea, as well as the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Waltz's next steps are not yet clear, but his experience and expertise are expected to be in high demand in both the public and private sectors.

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