Trump Supports Adviser Amid Controversy Over Leaked Military Chat
President Trump defends National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid concerns over a leaked Signal chat discussing military strikes in Yemen.
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Trump seemed nonchalant about the fact that a senior adviser on national security fat-thumbed a member of the press into a discussion of then-upcoming military actions.
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Still, even many Trump allies acknowledged privately that the incident reflected poorly on the administration’s general competence.
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It amazes me.
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Since this Signal chat leaked to Goldberg, lawmakers have begun asking whether the private texting application is an appropriate venue for the discussions that took place.
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Waltz told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that they are tightening up, and they have some of the best technology minds looking at how this happened.
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Since taking up his position, Hegseth has followed in Trump's wake by targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in the military.
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Speculation had been rampant since Goldberg revealed his participation in the group chat Monday that the snafu would cost the former Florida congressman his job, but the White House has repeatedly expressed confidence in Waltz’s ability.
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Calls are growing for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to step down from his post, after he shared sensitive military information in a Signals group chat to which journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added.
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The condemnatory language these senior administration officials have used about prior breaches of protocol in handling sensitive materials adds a layer of irony to what experts are calling an unconscionable misuse of classified information.
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Hegseth – and everyone else involved – put on a stunning display of recklessness and disregard for our national security.
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Summary
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing calls for resignation after sharing classified military details in a group chat including Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has taken responsibility for the leak, claiming he did not knowingly add Goldberg to the conversation about military strikes against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. President Trump defended Waltz, calling the situation “the only glitch” of his administration and downplaying the breach as not serious. Despite some Republicans voicing concerns, Trump emphasized moving forward, insisting that no classified material was discussed and reaffirming his confidence in Waltz.
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Several Trump administration officials face scrutiny for mishandling classified information through a group chat that inadvertently included a journalist, raising significant national security concerns.
Calls for resignations of involved officials, including national security adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, have intensified, highlighting perceptions of reckless behavior in handling sensitive discussions.
The ironic juxtaposition of these officials, who previously condemned leaks and mishandling of classified information, engaging in similar actions, reveals a troubling pattern of accountability within the administration.
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