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Profile: Michael Waltz, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Original title: Michael Waltz — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

This profile outlines the professional background and political history of a key federal official responsible for representing U.S. interests at the United Nations.

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Michael Waltz

He holds the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

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The Senate is responsible for the confirmation process of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

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Summary

Michael Waltz is the current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2025. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th District and as .

Key Facts

Michael Waltz was nominated as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations on May 1, 2025.
Waltz served as National Security Advisor from January 20, 2025, to May 1, 2025.
Waltz represented Florida's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2025.
Waltz retired from the U.S. Army and National Guard as a colonel after 27 years of service.
Waltz served as a Special Forces officer in the Middle East and Afghanistan starting in 2000.
Waltz previously worked as a defense policy director under Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.
Waltz co-founded the defense consulting firm METIS Solutions, working there from 2010 to 2018.
Waltz holds a bachelor's degree from the Virginia Military Institute (1996).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Waltz's current role?

He is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Did Michael Waltz serve in the military?

Yes, he served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 27 years, retiring as a colonel.

Who did Michael Waltz replace in Congress?

He succeeded Ron DeSantis in 2019 and was succeeded by Randy Fine in 2025.

Why It Matters

This profile outlines the professional background and political history of a key federal official responsible for representing U.S. interests at the United Nations.

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Rapid Transition of Roles

Waltz transitioned from U.S. Representative to National Security Advisor, and then to U.S. Ambassador to the UN within a span of less than five months in 2025.

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Connected Entities

locationFlorida's 6th Congressional District“District represented by Waltz from 2019 to 2025.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who appointed Waltz.”Map →

personMichael Waltz“Current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Representative.”Map →

personDorothy Shea“Predecessor as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.”Map →

personElise Stefanik“Former nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.”Map →

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