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

Mike Waltz's team has created multiple Signal chats for sensitive government discussions, raising security concerns amid claims of lax communication practices.

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The news also adds to a growing picture of a seemingly blasé attitude toward secure communications within the office of a U.S. security official.
Waltz Has Used Personal Email and 20 Other Signal Threads for Government Affairs
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Experts have warned that the use of Signal in certain circumstances may violate national security regulations, as well as federal law surrounding retention of government communications.
'Parade of incompetence' revealed with new Trump security bombshell
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Over the last few days, Waltz’s flippant nature over the protection of national security secrets has been exposed.
Mike Waltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal chats for national security work – report
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Updated: Apr 2nd, 2025, 10:13 PM ET

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Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, faces criticism for utilizing at least 20 Signal group chats and personal Gmail accounts to conduct sensitive government discussions. Reports indicate this may violate federal laws regarding secure communications and raise concerns about operational security. Critics argue these practices risk exposing national security information and question the administration's commitment to safeguarding sensitive data. Amid calls for accountability, Waltz's usage of insecure channels continues to draw scrutiny, highlighting an ongoing debate about the handling of classified information within the Trump administration.

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