U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has taken “full responsibility” for accidentally adding a journalist to a secret group chat discussing military strikes in Yemen 🌐. The mishap, involving top officials like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, raised alarms in Washington—but former President Donald Trump dismissed it as a harmless slip-up.
📱 How the Leak Happened
Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg told reporters he received a Signal message from an account named “Michael Waltz” on March 11. Days later, he was added to a high-level 18-person chat where officials strategized strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. “I thought it was a prank,” Goldberg admitted, but realized it was real when the military plans unfolded.
💬 Trump’s Take: “Nobody Gives a Damn”
Trump defended Waltz, calling the mistake a technical “glitch” with “no impact” on operations. He shifted blame to a staffer, claiming, “A staffer had [Goldberg’s] number on there.” The former president also slammed Goldberg as a “sleazebag,” dismissing the scandal’s significance amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
🕵️ Senate Scrutiny Heats Up
Lawmakers grilled intelligence chiefs Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe in a fiery Senate hearing 🔥. While officials insisted no classified intel was leaked, senators demanded audits of the Signal chat. “Targets, timing, and weapons would’ve been classified,” argued Independent Senator Angus King. Meanwhile, Democrats called for Hegseth’s resignation, branding him “unfit to lead.”
As Congress vows further investigations, the breach highlights the risks of using commercial apps for sensitive communications—and the drama shows no sign of slowing down 🚨.
