Mike Waltz vows to make U.N. “great again” at confirmation hearing
Retired U.S. Army Green Beret Mike Waltz appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 15 as President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz opened his remarks with a declaration: “We’re going to make the U.N. great again,” echoing Trump-era rhetoric aimed at reforming the global body.
During the hearing, Democrats questioned Waltz’s record—especially his dismissal as national security adviser following a classified Signal messages leak. GOP senators defended him, citing his strong national security credentials . Waltz pledged to dismantle UNRWA over alleged Hamas ties and vowed to reshape U.N. funding priorities he deemed insufficiently aligned with U.S. interests.
China’s influence at the U.N. was a focal point; Waltz warned of Beijing’s growing sway and advocated reallocating funds away from what he called “political bias.” Bipartisan lawmakers expressed concern about reduced U.S. footing in global diplomacy.
The outcome of this widely watched hearing could significantly shift U.S. engagement with global institutions. If confirmed, Waltz’s agenda will face immediate resistance from U.N. partners, yet it signals a bold tilt toward nationalist U.S. policy approaches.
Adedayo Obadina
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