Mike Waltz confirmed by Senate as Trump’s UN ambassador after monthslong delay

Published September 19, 2025 2:36pm ET



President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, was confirmed by the Senate on Friday. 

Waltz, who was Trump’s national security adviser, was confirmed 47-43 to be the U.S. representative to the U.N. and the U.N. Security Council. Three Democrats, Sens. John Fetterman (PA), Mark Kelly (AZ), and Jeanne Shaheen (NH) voted to confirm Waltz, while Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the sole GOP no.

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