Democrats celebrate Mike Waltz’s expected ousting by Trump admin
President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and several other staffers have been ousted from the National Security Council, as confirmed by sources to Fox News. The abrupt departures have sparked a swift reaction from Democrats, who are pointing fingers at the administration for targeting the “wrong guy.”
In a sardonic tweet, former Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn, quipped, “Mike Waltz has left the chat,” referencing a recent incident where Waltz inadvertently added The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat discussing war plans. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., echoed the sentiment, telling Fox News that the administration should have fired Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instead of Waltz, citing Hegseth’s lack of experience and controversial behavior towards women.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined in the chorus of criticism, calling for Waltz’s resignation and reiterating Schumer’s call for Hegseth’s ousting. Jeffries lambasted the Trump administration, labeling it as the “most incompetent” in history, particularly in matters of defense and national security. He emphasized the need for a thorough shake-up within the administration, starting with Hegseth’s removal.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a Navy combat veteran, echoed the sentiment that Waltz was not the right target for dismissal, emphasizing the severity of sharing sensitive military information in a Signal chat. Sources revealed that Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are among the first casualties in the latest purge, with more names expected to follow suit. Democrats have indicated that this is just the beginning of a larger restructuring within the administration.
Amid the upheaval, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, expressed anticipation for further developments, drawing a comparison to the late Sen. John McCain’s famous quote about waiting for more revelations. The Department of Defense has yet to respond to inquiries about the recent shake-up at the National Security Council.
The tumultuous events surrounding the Signal chat leak have cast a shadow over the administration’s national security apparatus. As the fallout continues to unfold, the political landscape is ripe for further upheaval and reorganization.
This article was written by Deirdre Heavey, a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
