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Rep. Mike Waltz To Resign From Congress For New Role

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, July 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Rep. Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming national security adviser, is expected to resign from Congress on Monday, according to a source familiar with the plans. Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret with experience serving in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, is known for his loyalty to Trump. If appointed, he would be the first former Green Beret to hold this role.

Waltz has experience serving in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa.
Mike Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret, is resigning from Congress to join Trump's team.
He is known for his loyalty to President Trump.

On Monday morning, Waltz was spotted leaving the White House grounds before heading to St. John’s church for a private service attended by Trump.

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