US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has taken full responsibility for the recent Signal chat leak. The leak exposed details of impending US airstrikes in Yemen. It happened after Mike Waltz mistakenly added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a group chat. The chat included top American officials discussing military plans.

Embarrassing Mistake Sparks Controversy

In an interview with Fox News on March 25, Mike Waltz admitted the situation was “embarrassing.” He assured that an investigation was underway. “We’re going to get to the bottom of it. I just talked to Elon Musk on the way here. We’ve got the best technical minds looking at how this happened,” he said. Mike Waltz denied having any prior personal contact with Jeffrey Goldberg. He called him “the bottom scum of journalists.” He also emphasized that while sensitive information was shared, none of it was classified.

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Mike Waltz explained that he had created the chat for coordination purposes. “Look, I take full responsibility. I built the group. My job is to make sure everything’s coordinated,” he stated. Despite the blunder, he defended the need for swift communication among officials.

Trump Downplays Breach, Democrats Demand Probe

President Donald Trump dismissed the incident as minor. He called the leak “the only glitch in two months.” Speaking to NBC, Trump said, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.”

However, Democratic lawmakers strongly criticized the mishandling of military plans. They are demanding a congressional investigation. They argue that such an error raises serious concerns about security protocols. The opposition believes the incident highlights deeper issues within the Trump administration.

The controversy continues to grow. Questions remain about how a journalist was added to a classified discussion. Critics fear that such lapses could pose national security risks. While Mike Waltz has taken full responsibility, the political fallout is far from over.