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Trump Dismisses Signal Chat Leak as 'Old and Boring' Amid Ongoing Investigations

The president criticizes media coverage of leaked Yemen strike discussions while bipartisan scrutiny over national security practices intensifies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during a Women's History Month event in the East Room of the White House on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • President Trump called the Signal chat leak story 'old and boring,' accusing the media of overblowing the issue and ignoring his administration's successes.
  • The leaked Signal chat included sensitive details about U.S. military operations in Yemen, such as timing, location, and weaponry, though the administration denies any classified information was shared.
  • National Security Advisor Mike Waltz remains under scrutiny for mistakenly adding The Atlantic's editor-in-chief to the group chat, leading to the publication of the transcript.
  • Bipartisan calls for accountability and investigations into the administration's operational security practices continue, with a federal judge ordering the preservation of the Signal messages.
  • Senator Markwayne Mullin defended the administration, emphasizing the success of the Yemen strikes and downplaying the significance of the Signal chat discussions.