Waltz to Resign From Congress on Inauguration Day to Become Trump’s National Security Advisor

A special election to determine his successor will occur on April 1.

Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) speaks with reporters at the media filing center and spin room at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ahead of the presidential debate between Republican nominee former President Donald J. Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) will resign from Congress on Jan. 20, 2025, also Inauguration Day, to become President-elect Donald Trump’s national security advisor, a source familiar told The Epoch Times.

Waltz has represented Florida’s 6th Congressional District since January 2019, succeeding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. A special election to determine his successor in the House will occur on April 1, along with the special election to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) seat.