President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz has taken "full responsibility" for inadvertently adding a journalist from The Atlantic to a Signal group chat discussing war plans in Yemen.
"I take full responsibility. I built the group," Waltz told Fox News last week. He said he wasn't sure how The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg came to be on the chat, but said that "we've got the best technical minds looking at how this happened".
Trump said that he is still confident in Waltz's abilities, telling NBC News that he "has learned a lesson and is a good man".
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However, what insights do we have regarding Mike Waltz's private life—such as his spouse, Dr. Julia Nesheiwat?
What is Julia Nesheiwat's professional history?
Nesheiwat was born in the hamlet of Carmel, New York, and he is one of five siblings, as reported by Arab News.
Her brothers and sisters consist of Jaclyn Stapp, Dina Nesheiwat, Daniel Nesheiwat, and Janette Nesheiwat. The candidate nominated by Trump for the role of United States Surgeon General .
What is Julia Nesheiwat's profession?
Currently, Nesheiwat serves as the vice-president of policy and insights at TC Energy, a major player in the North American energy sector, based on her LinkedIn profile. Additionally, she holds the position of distinguished fellow at the global energy center of the Atlantic Council and is part of the advisory board at Power Edison, which specializes in mobile energy storage systems.
Her spouse isn't the only person with political experience. Nesheiwat boasts more than two decades of public service, focusing on areas such as international energy diplomacy, safeguarding critical infrastructure, defense matters, environmental science, and national security during the Bush administration. Obama and Trump administrations as stated in her bio on the Atlantic Council webpage.
She is additionally a US Army combat veteran who acted as Trump's Homeland Security Adviser between 2020 and 2021. Versatile Nesheiwat spent eight years in the military serving as a military intelligence officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan, according to USA Today. Throughout her tenure, she received a Bronze Star medal prior to departing in 2005 with the rank of captain.
Interestingly, she is also a climate activist. "My first government job and being in the military really opened my eyes to how the environment and climate issues really tie into the nexus of our foreign policy, our economic policies, our national security overall," she explained on the Resources Radio podcast.
How did Julia Nesheiwat meet Mike Waltz?
It's unclear how the couple first met.
Waltz, 51, hasn't been shy about flaunting their relationship on social media though. "Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms across America today, especially my amazing wife, Julia," he wrote in one Facebook post in May 2024. "Thank you for being a source of strength and inspiration to our family."
When did Julia Nesheiwat and Mike Waltz get married?
The lovebirds tied the knot in 2021. "Can't believe it's been two years already!" Waltz wrote in an Instagram post in August 2023. "Thank you, @JuliaNesheiwat for being my best friend, partner, and wife. Happy anniversary!"
Do Julia Nesheiwat and Mike Waltz have children?
Waltz and Nesheiwat have a 3-year-old son named Armand, according to USA Today.
Waltz also has a daughter from a prior relationship, and they seem to have a strong bond. In 2018, he shared a selfie with her along with this caption: "There isn’t another person I’d rather spend my last day canvassing and speaking with voters alongside me." He continued, “Throughout my life, I’ve battled across the globe so that my daughter could thrive in an America that’s secure and protected. Now, I aim to continue fighting in Washington to ensure America remains a land where success knows no bounds for those willing to work diligently and adhere to the law.”
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