Mike Waltz offered other roles before accepting U.N. ambassador post, sources say
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The White House on Thursday gave Mike Waltz a choice in his next job, as President Trump strategized to move him out as national security adviser just over 100 days into his administration, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
In conversations with chief of staff Susie Wiles, Waltz was offered several ambassadorships, including that of ambassador to Saudi Arabia. After some consideration, Waltz chose the job of U.N. ambassador. Mr. Trump announced the change in a social media post several hours after news broke Thursday morning that Waltz would be departing his job.
Friday was scheduled to be Waltz's final day at the White House, sources said, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio transitions into dual roles as interim national security adviser and America's top diplomat. Rubio and Waltz met Thursday to start the hand-off.
