Trump Not Planning to Fire Waltz after National Security Signal Leak
- A group chat about a US military strike in Yemen was leaked to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, who was unintentionally added by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.
- The National Security Council confirmed that the chat's messages appear to be authentic, raising concerns about operational security.
- Senator Mark Warner expressed that the administration's actions compromised national security, while Congressman Chris Deluzio called for a full investigation.
- President Trump dismissed the leak's significance, stating it had no impact at all and indicating confidence in National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.
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World: Trump said, “It was the only glitch in two months, and it turned out not to be a serious one.” He defended Waltz, saying, “He’s learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.”
Trump stands by Waltz as the president and his allies deploy a familiar playbook
President Donald Trump not only stood by his embattled national security adviser on Tuesday, amid fever-pitch conversations about Mike Waltz’s fate in the wake of an extraordinary security breach; he invited him for a seat at the table in the Cabinet Room to send an undeniable message of support.
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Donald Trump proved that Mike Waltz is unfit for the job of U.S. National Security Advisor, telling reporters today, "I think he's doing his best." He's doing his best? Accidentally inviting Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into a military group chat to discuss classified war plans was the best he could do? — Read the rest The post Trump proves in 4 words that Mike Waltz is unfit to be National Security Advisor appeared first on Boing Boing.
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