President Donald Trump has reiterated his confidence in his national security adviser, Michael Waltz, following a recent incident involving sensitive war plans in Yemen. In an interview with NBC News, Trump addressed the fallout from senior officials unintentionally including a journalist in a private message chain discussing potential airstrikes.
Fallout from Private Message Chain
The Atlantic reported that its editor was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat where sensitive war plans were being discussed. This revelation shocked national security officials and members of Congress. Additionally, POLITICO suggested that Waltz may face repercussions within the White House due to this breach of confidentiality.
Trump’s Support for Waltz
Despite the controversy, President Trump stood by Waltz, describing him as a ‘good man’ who has learned from the situation. Trump emphasized that the journalist’s presence in the group chat had no significant impact on the discussions. The president also noted that the recent Houthi attacks in Yemen were deemed ‘perfectly successful’ from his perspective.
As the fallout continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact Waltz’s position within the administration and the broader national security landscape.
