US UN Ambassador Mike Waltz performs pushups with Marines in Geneva

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz participated in a physical exercise session with the Marine Security Detachment during a visit to the US Mission in Geneva. Waltz, 52, performed pushups while wearing a suit and tie alongside the Marines responsible for the mission's security. The event took place around February 11, 2026, and a video of the session subsequently gained significant social media attention. Waltz is a retired Army Colonel and former Green Beret who served for 27 years, including deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East. Prior to his current role, he served as a member of Congress for Florida's 6th district and as National Security Advisor to Donald Trump. During the exercise, Waltz emphasized the importance of leadership maintaining physical readiness for duty. The Marine detachment provides security for US interests involving trade and human rights negotiations in Switzerland.