Mike Waltz.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations since 2025
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 65
What's happening
Active this week
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Negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran stalled despite diplomatic incentives, while Houthi attacks on tankers continued.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kaitlan Collins and Mike Waltz publicly debated administration claims, with Mike Waltz presenting national security information at the United Nations.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz advocated for Iran to return to talks.Some support3 reports
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Kaitlan Collins and Mike Waltz discussed the economic fallout resulting from the failure of Russia's oil industry.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Mike Waltz aligned his war timeline with Donald Trump's strategic approach.Some support2 reports
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Nicușor Dan visited New York for the UN General Assembly and met with Mike Waltz to discuss Romania's stance on Russia's war impact.Some support2 reports
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Mike Waltz outlined Donald Trump's itinerary for an upcoming visit, as reported by Suspilne.Some support3 reports
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Mike Waltz hosted an Israeli Foreign Minister on September 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz commented on trade posture regarding Canada, noting that Trump's actions are distracting from economic stakes.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz discussed Canada's trade negotiations with China, involving Prime Minister Mark Carney and Jamieson Greer.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The UK, US, and France are planning a coalition for safe passage, involving high-level talks in London, while specific officials acknowledge the pause in strikes against Iran.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Amid heightened tensions, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical oil chokepoint as the US and Israel launch campaigns against Iran, coinciding with a financial market initiative.Some support3 reports
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Mike Waltz visited Haiti on July 20th to discuss the ongoing gang issues in the country.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz appeared on Fox News to defend a deal, while Donald Trump was reported to be negotiating the Iran agreement.Well supported18 reports1 development inside
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Mike Waltz engaged Oman in negotiations amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.Some support2 reports
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Mike Waltz discussed Trump's approach to talks while Ukraine fired on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.Some support2 reports
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Mike Waltz spoke on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, and Iran confirmed dialogue with Oman.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz referenced Iraq as a past conflict while advocating for measures to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.Some support2 reports
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Around Mike Waltz this week
News at the entities that move Mike Waltz most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Mike Waltz
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Marco Rubio StructuralIsrael allied with U.S. in a war against Iran, leading to damage to the Iranian nuclear program.Moves Mike Waltz
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United Nations StructuralIndia adopted UN principles of official statistics on September 1, 2026.Moves Mike Waltz
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Haiti OperationalThe Dominican Republic and Haiti share island and land borders, maintaining colonial rule and language ties.Moves Mike Waltz
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Kaitlan Collins OperationalMarjorie Taylor Greene accused Donald Trump of being a traitor during an interview on CNN's 'The Source' with Kaitlan Collins.Moves Mike Waltz
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Jake Tapper OperationalAndy Beshear's book is being used to critique Donald Trump's use of hatred, while Jake Tapper questions Beshear on forgiveness for Trump.Moves Mike Waltz
Connections
The 40 strongest of 65, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Structural
Mike Waltz functions as a spokesperson and representative, communicating and defending Donald Trump's diplomatic strategies and policy decisions.
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United Nations Structural
Mike Waltz serves as a U.S. Ambassador, operating within the institutional framework of the United Nations.
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CNN Operational
Mike Waltz utilizes CNN's platform for political commentary and interviews while actively engaging in critical dialogue regarding the network's coverage and access rules.
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Fox News Operational
Mike Waltz utilizes Fox News as a platform to provide expert commentary on current policy and diplomatic events.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Operational
Mike Waltz actively defends Benjamin Netanyahu against legal and political threats, including arrest pledges and challenges to diplomatic immunity.
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Haiti Operational
Mike Waltz, as a U.S. official, actively addresses and calls for international action regarding the gang violence and humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
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Ellie Cohanim Structural
Mike Waltz appointed Ellie Cohanim as his senior policy advisor.
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Marco Rubio Structural
Rubio holds a superior functional role to Waltz, who receives instructions from him.
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Cuba Operational
Mike Waltz actively comments on and accuses the Cuban regime regarding national security threats and the US blockade.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing policy discussions between the two individuals via a private Signal chat.
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Kaitlan Collins Operational
Kaitlan Collins and Mike Waltz engage in public debate, with Collins fact-checking Waltz's claims regarding policy and economic issues.
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Mark Pocan Operational
The two individuals engaged in a professional interaction where Mike Waltz questioned Mark Pocan during a committee hearing.
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New York City Operational
Mike Waltz actively engages with and challenges local government policies and threats within the New York City context.
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Oman Transactional
The evidence indicates a high-level, functional engagement between Mike Waltz and the government of Oman through ongoing negotiations.
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Bruno Rodríguez Operational
The two political figures engaged in a tense, competitive exchange at the UN.
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Dana Bash Operational
Dana Bash actively criticizes Mike Waltz regarding policy positions.
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Bruno Rodríguez Operational
Bruno Rodríguez publicly challenges Mike Waltz's claims.
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general assembly Operational
Mike Waltz actively performs actions and discussions within the General Assembly.
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Jake Tapper Operational
Tapper asked Waltz to plead with Trump regarding CNN access.
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Abbas Araghchi Operational
The relationship involves direct political challenges and debates over the validity of official claims.
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United Arab Emirates Shared context
The relationship is contextually defined, involving comparisons between current and existing arrangements.
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Morocco Operational
Mike Waltz met with Moroccan officials and reaffirmed US support for Moroccan sovereignty.
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Sudan Mentioned together
Mike Waltz has publicly commented on the situation in Sudan.
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New York Shared context
Mike Waltz conducts professional activities in New York.
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New York Operational
Mike Waltz actively rejected comments made by the New York City Mayor.
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Iran Shared context
Mike Waltz discusses U.S. policy regarding the nuclear program of Iran.
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PBS Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot noting Mike Waltz's nomination as U.S. ambassador to the UN, suggesting professional context.
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NBC News Transactional
Mike Waltz participated in a broadcast interview hosted by NBC News.
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Tehran Mentioned together
Mike Waltz has publicly commented on Tehran's diplomatic and political concessions.
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United Nations Security Council Shared context
Mike Waltz utilized the United Nations Security Council as a platform for making political statements.
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Taliban Operational
Mike Waltz publicly addresses and condemns the Taliban's operations and actions.
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International Criminal Court Mentioned together
Mike Waltz provides expert critique regarding the legal basis of warrants issued by the International Criminal Court.
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Margaret Brennan Mentioned together
The two individuals co-appeared on a media program, 'Face the Nation,' discussing current affairs.
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Middle East Shared context
Mike Waltz comments on geopolitical events and military movements in the Middle East.
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SIGNAL Mentioned together
Mike Waltz was observed participating in a Signal group chat.
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Hamas Mentioned together
Mike Waltz commented on the criteria for Hamas disarmament, specifically noting that actions are the basis for judgment.
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Joe Biden Operational
Mike Waltz criticized Joe Biden's administration regarding the low supply of munitions.
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Nicușor Dan Transactional
The two entities met in New York.
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JD Vance Operational
The two political figures engaged in a private communication via Signal chat.
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NBC Operational
Mike Waltz appeared as a guest on NBC's Meet the Press program.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Kaitlan Collins and Mike Waltz publicly debated administration claims, with Mike Waltz presenting national security information at the United Nations.
- Mike Waltz advocated for Iran to return to talks.
- Kaitlan Collins and Mike Waltz discussed the economic fallout resulting from the failure of Russia's oil industry.
- Mike Waltz aligned his war timeline with Donald Trump's strategic approach.
- Nicușor Dan visited New York for the UN General Assembly and met with Mike Waltz to discuss Romania's stance on Russia's war impact.
- Mike Waltz outlined Donald Trump's itinerary for an upcoming visit, as reported by Suspilne.
- Mike Waltz hosted an Israeli Foreign Minister on September 16, 2026.
- Mike Waltz commented on trade posture regarding Canada, noting that Trump's actions are distracting from economic stakes.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
7 events- Negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran stalled despite diplomatic incentives, while Houthi attacks on tankers continued.
- The UK, US, and France are planning a coalition for safe passage, involving high-level talks in London, while specific officials acknowledge the pause in strikes against Iran.
- Mike Waltz visited Haiti on July 20th to discuss the ongoing gang issues in the country.
- Mike Waltz engaged Oman in negotiations amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
- Mike Waltz discussed Trump's approach to talks while Ukraine fired on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
- Mike Waltz spoke on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, and Iran confirmed dialogue with Oman.
- Mike Waltz referenced Iraq as a past conflict while advocating for measures to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Mike Waltz appeared on Fox News to defend a deal, while Donald Trump was reported to be negotiating the Iran agreement.
- US political figures, including Trump and Obama, are discussing and pushing for a new US-Iran nuclear agreement.
- Trump, Mike Waltz, and Barack Obama are involved in discussions regarding a peace agreement reached with Iran.