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Trump Administration Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Signal Chat Breach

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's use of Signal for sensitive discussions, including a Yemen strike, prompts bipartisan calls for investigation and legal action.

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz joins U.S. Vice President JD Vance for a visit to the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat discussing sensitive details of a U.S. military strike in Yemen, sparking national security concerns.
  • The Trump administration denies that classified information was shared, but screenshots reveal discussions on strike timing, weaponry, and operational details.
  • A federal judge has ordered the preservation of Signal messages, and watchdog groups have filed lawsuits alleging violations of federal records laws due to Signal's auto-delete functionality.
  • Reports indicate Waltz has used Signal for other sensitive discussions, including military operations and diplomatic efforts, raising further concerns about security protocols.
  • President Trump continues to defend Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite bipartisan criticism and growing calls for accountability from lawmakers and watchdog organizations.