Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz expected to depart administration, sources say

National security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to depart from the Trump administration in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

National security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to depart from the Trump administration in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, after losing the president’s confidence over the course of his first 100 days in office. Waltz’s job has been in limbo after it was made clear to him earlier this week that his time leading the National Security Council had come to an end, according to a source familiar with the matter. Alex Wong, the deputy national security adviser, will also exit the White House, according to another person familiar. Special envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer and friend of President Donald Trump, is under consideration to replace Waltz as national security adviser, that person said. No decision has made. Witkoff has led discussions with Russia and Iran as Trump looks for international deals. Waltz had been attempting to stay on and attended the Cabinet meeting Wednesday, appeared on Fox News and showed up to the West Wing Thursday. But Waltz has been on shaky ground and lost most of his influence in the West Wing after he inadvertently added a reporter to a group chat about military strikes. Trump stood by him at the time, but Waltz’s standing never really recovered, according to four sources. He had also lost his standing with top aides inside the West Wing.