Mike Waltz Appointed as Ambassador to the United Nations Despite 'Signal' Scandal

In a move that sparked widespread controversy, the U.S. Senate approved the appointment of Mike Waltz as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations on September 19, 2025, despite his involvement in sensitive leaks during his tenure as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump.

Waltz faced a major crisis last May when sensitive security information leaked through a group chat on the 'Signal' app, which a U.S. journalist accidentally joined.

This incident led the White House at the time to dismiss him from his position as National Security Advisor.

Waltz also faced sharp criticism for using a personal email for official communications related to national security, raising questions about his commitment to digital security standards.

Despite these circumstances, Trump did not hesitate to nominate Waltz for the position of his country's ambassador to the international organization, believing that "his military and political experience will contribute to enhancing the U.S. role within the United Nations," according to his previous statements.

Waltz is expected to begin his duties in New York in the coming weeks, where he will handle hot issues including:

• The war in Ukraine

• Tensions in the Middle East

• Reform of the Security Council

• Climate change issues.

In conjunction with these events, the 'Signal' app released a new update that prevents users from taking screenshots of conversations, in an attempt to enhance user privacy following the scandal involving Waltz and his deputy, who both left their positions due to the leaks.

Mike Waltz, the former military officer and politician who exited the decision-making circle due to a security error, returns today to the diplomatic forefront in one of the most sensitive global positions.

Will he succeed in representing his country at the United Nations despite the 'scandal' that still haunts him?