Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 5 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterFebruary 7, 2026 at 05:30 PM

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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz outlined the Trump administration's "America First" approach to the United Nations. Waltz stated that the U.S. is demanding reform within the UN, arguing that the organization has become bloated and strayed from its original mission. He emphasized accountability for U.S. taxpayer dollars and burden-sharing among member states, using financial leverage to push for change. Waltz rejected claims that the UN's cash crisis is solely due to unpaid U.S. dues, despite the Secretary-General framing the crisis as a matter of unpaid obligations by member states. The Secretary-General's spokesperson defended the UN's financial management, highlighting recent budget cuts and reductions in bureaucratic positions.

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