Trump Defends Officials in Signal Chat Breach as Investigations Continue
Despite bipartisan criticism and calls for accountability, President Trump has rejected firing top officials involved in the accidental leak of military discussions via Signal.
- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing a planned military strike in Yemen.
- Details of the operation, including timing and weapons systems, were shared in the chat, raising concerns about national security and communication protocols.
- President Trump has denied that classified information was shared and stated he will not fire Waltz or Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the incident.
- Bipartisan criticism continues, with calls for resignations and investigations into the administration's use of commercial apps for sensitive communications.
- A federal judge has ordered the preservation of Signal messages, intensifying scrutiny over compliance with federal record-keeping laws.






























































































