Michael Waltz, the national security adviser to President Trump, has found himself in the center of a security controversy after a journalist was inadvertently added to a sensitive group chat on Signal. This chat, which included high-ranking officials, discussed military operations in Yemen. Waltz has taken full responsibility for the mishap, attributing it to a potential mix-up with phone numbers.
The breach, first reported by The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, has sparked significant concern in Washington. Despite the uproar, President Trump downplayed the incident, referring to it as a minor 'slip-up' and expressing continued support for Waltz. Trump emphasized that the journalist was added by mistake and not directly by Waltz.
The incident has raised questions regarding the use of messaging apps for discussing national security matters. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the administration, demanding clarity on whether unauthorized apps are being used for sensitive discussions. Meanwhile, Waltz has pledged to investigate the incident further, seeking assistance from tech figures like Elon Musk. The situation has left Waltz's position appearing precarious, amid ongoing speculation about security practices within the administration.
