US National Security Shake-Up: Waltz and Wong to Leave Posts After Signal Chat Scandal
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are expected to leave their posts in the wake of the Signal chat scandal, CBS reported on Thursday, citing sources. They are set to depart as early as Thursday, the broadcaster said. Additional resignations are likely to follow, the report said.US President Donald Trump is expected to appoint special envoy Steven Witkoff as his National Security Advisor, replacing Mike Waltz, who is reportedly set to depart the administration soon due to the recent Signal leak incident, media reported on Thursday, citing officials in the know.Notably, during Trump’s first term, his National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, served just 23 days in office.WorldUkraine Peace Process Moving Forward, Deal ‘Closer’ – US National Security Advisor13:51 GMT