Mike Waltz, the national security adviser, recently took full responsibility for a security breach that occurred when journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat discussing strikes on Yemen. In an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox, Waltz insisted he did not know Goldberg and was unable to explain how it happened.
Despite claims of technical glitches, Waltz later provided a simpler explanation, stating that he mistakenly added Goldberg’s number under someone else’s contact in his phone. Waltz assured Ingraham that he would get to the bottom of the issue.
This incident led to widespread criticism and demands for accountability. Representative Hakeem Jeffries called for the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the breach. Additionally, American Oversight filed a lawsuit against five Trump administration officials, claiming they violated federal law by using Signal to discuss sensitive war plans.
Meanwhile, the Senate confirmed Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya, who were skeptics of the COVID-19 response, to lead the FDA and NIH. The issue of student deportations for pro-Palestinian views was also highlighted in a legal battle between academic groups and the Trump administration.
As the controversy surrounding the Signal chat persists, President Trump downplayed the concerns, stating there was no classified information shared and pointed to the flaws of using technology for sensitive discussions. Despite the uproar, Waltz continues to wrestle with the fallout from the breach and strives to provide answers to the incident.
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