Trump's National Security Team Faces Scrutiny Over Use of Signal and Personal Emails

The Trump administration's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, has been criticized for using unsecured communication methods, such as Signal and personal Gmail accounts, to coordinate sensitive national security discussions, which could compromise operational security and violate federal laws.

Concerns have been raised regarding the potential sharing of sensitive information in over 20 Signal group chats, where operational details about military strategies were allegedly discussed, prompting calls for accountability from congressional representatives including demands for Waltz's resignation.

Critics, including former national security officials and Democrats in Congress, argue that the lax communication practices reflect a broader disregard for national security protocols, endangering U.S. troops and raising alarms about the overall competence of the Trump administration's handling of sensitive information.