Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 1 day ago

Donald Trump to sack NSA Mike Waltz over Signal chat leak? Here’s what US President said

In March 2025, a Signal group chat leak, involving Trump administration officials, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, discussing plans for an upcoming airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen, triggered a storm and accusations of a massive breach of national security.
The leak stemmed from Waltz inadvertently adding Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, to the group chat on March 11, leading to the exposure of sensitive information.
Following the incident, a private meeting was held where Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and senior personnel official Sergio Gor reportedly suggested to President Donald Trump that he should sack Mike Waltz, though the suggestion was gentle.
Despite the misstep and calls for his dismissal, including suggestions that Secretary Hegseth should resign or be fired if no action is taken, President Trump defended Waltz, stating on multiple occasions, "I don't fire people because of fake news and because of witch hunts."
While the White House officially reiterated Trump’s support for Waltz, some insiders suggest that Waltz's position remains precarious and he may be removed at a later, more politically opportune time, though Trump continues to call Waltz "a nationally recognized leader in national security" and an expert on threats from China, Russia, Iran, and global terrorism.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

20 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

KYMA

Center

Virginia senator on Signal fallout, National Threat Assessment and more

WASHINGTON (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke with Major Garrett on Face the Nation Sunday about the continued fallout from the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's use of the Signal app to discuss attack plans, and the role congressional oversight will play going forward. "If we don't see action taken by this administration, if someone is not held accountable, I believe Secretary Hegseth should resign or be fired…

2 days ago

Read Full Article

RadarOnline

Center

'Should I Fire Him?': Furious Moment President Donald Trump Exploded Over War Text Leaker's Absurd Fox News Interview

Mike Waltz said that he accidentally added a journalist to the Signal group chat, but claimed there would be a 'probe' into how it came about.

2 days ago

Read Full Article

n-tv.de

Lean Right

Chat Debacle Just "Fake News": Trump: "I have no idea what signal is"

The National Security Advisor in the Trump administration, Michael Waltz, is strongly criticised for signal gate. However, from the US President's point of view, no human consequences are necessary. The whole issue is just a "witch hunt".

2 days ago

Read Full Article

Chicago Tribune

+3 Reposted by 3 other sources

Center

Trump rules out firings over Signal messages and reiterates support for his national security team

By CHRIS MEGERIAN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday made his clearest commitment yet not to fire anyone over an embarrassing leak of his administration's plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen. “I don't fire people over fake news and witch hunts,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker. He also expressed confidence in Mike Waltz, his national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, his Pen…

3 days ago·Chicago, United States

Read Full Article

Live Mint

Center

Donald Trump to sack NSA Mike Waltz over Signal chat leak? Here’s what US President said

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz faced backlash over a leaked Signal chat discussing military plans. President Trump defended him, denying any classified information was shared and dismissing calls for Waltz's ouster, emphasising his confidence in his administration's leaders.

3 days ago·New Delhi, India

Read Full Article