President Trump's reaction to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's mistake
President Trump publicly praised National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, but privately was upset when Waltz accidentally included a journalist on a group text about a planned attack on Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Trump was particularly angry as the journalist had previously reported on Trump calling fallen soldiers 'suckers' and 'losers.' The incident led to calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's resignation.
Key Points
- President Trump publicly praised National Security Advisor Mike Waltz despite being upset over a texting mistake
- The incident involved accidentally including a journalist who had previously reported on Trump negatively
- Calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's resignation followed the incident
Pros
- Transparency in reporting the President's reaction to an internal mistake
- Insight into the dynamics between the President and his National Security Advisor
Cons
- Potential strain on relationships within the administration
- Inadvertent exposure of sensitive information