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Trump Retains Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser Despite Internal Pressure

White House officials express frustration over Waltz's handling of the Signal chat breach, while President Trump resists calls for his removal to avoid political fallout.

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US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump and US Ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on March 25 claimed "full responsibility" for mistakenly adding a journalist to a group chat in which top American officials discussed impending strikes in Yemen. "I take full responsibility. I built the group; my job is to make sure everything's coordinated," Waltz told Fox News host Laura Ingraham in his first interview on the security breach, adding that he does not personally know Jeffrey Goldberg, the journalist who was added to the chat. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • National Security Adviser Mike Waltz remains in his position despite bipartisan criticism and internal White House frustrations over his role in a Signal chat breach involving sensitive discussions on Yemen airstrikes.
  • President Trump decided not to dismiss Waltz immediately, citing a reluctance to concede to media and political opponents, though some officials predict his removal in the coming weeks.
  • Vice President JD Vance and other senior advisers privately suggested Waltz's removal during a meeting with Trump, highlighting concerns over his handling of the controversy and strained relationships within the administration.
  • Publicly, the White House has defended Waltz, with Trump expressing confidence in his national security team and Vance dismissing speculation about staff changes during a recent public appearance.
  • The administration is working to redirect attention to other priorities, including an April 2 tariff deadline and upcoming special elections, as the intensity of the controversy begins to diminish.