Mistaken Inclusion of Journalist in Signal Group Chat by National Security Adviser
National security adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly included a journalist in a Signal group chat about plans for US strikes in Yemen. Trump considered firing Waltz but decided against it due to the findings of an internal investigation and his dislike for the Atlantic magazine. The mistake started during the 2024 campaign and went unnoticed until last month.
Key Points
- Mistaken inclusion of journalist in Signal group chat
- Started during the 2024 campaign
- Went unnoticed until last month
- Trump considered firing Waltz
- Forensic review conducted
Pros
- Internal investigation cleared Mike Waltz
- Trump decided against firing Waltz
- White House conducted a forensic review
Cons
- Mistake went unnoticed for months
- Potential security breach in discussing military operations on an unclassified system