White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are expected to step down from their positions on Thursday. Multiple sources indicate that both officials will resign, prompting a significant reshuffle within the Trump administration's national security team.

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to appoint Steve Witkoff, currently serving as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, as Waltz’s replacement. The White House has not issued an official comment on the matter.

Waltz had been embroiled in controversy since March, when he mistakenly added Atlantic reporter Jeffrey Goldberg to a private Signal chat group involving cabinet members. While the incident sparked brief scrutiny, top administration officials emphasized that no sensitive or classified information was leaked as a result.

President Trump defended Waltz at the time, noting that the adviser had “learned his lesson” and did not compromise national security. The president’s decision to replace Waltz with a trusted envoy suggests a strategic realignment as the administration addresses evolving foreign policy priorities.

The transition comes at a moment of heightened global tension, with U.S. diplomatic and security policy under close watch. Witkoff’s appointment could signal a shift toward a Middle East-focused security agenda, though official confirmation is still pending.

Observers anticipate further developments as the administration finalizes its new national security leadership and clarifies its forward-looking strategy.