Catching Waves of Scandal: Waltz Rides Out as Trump's National Security Advisor Amidst Signal Group Fiasco
Government Departure Announced: National Security Advisor Waltz Steps Down From Trump Administration - National Security Advisor Waltz exits White House administration
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest gossip about the White House. Our beloved, or perhaps not-so-beloved, National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, is on his way out. And no, it's not about his dancing skills or the infamous hairdo. It's all about a group chat on the controversial encrypted messaging app, Signal.
Rumors swirl from saucy sources like CBS, Fox News, and CNN, claiming Waltz's departure from the Trump administration after just a few months on the job. Sensitive military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, complete with delicate details like timing and weaponry for planned strikes, got accidentally shared with a journalist. And who was this journalist, you ask? None other than Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Oops!
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the blame for disclosing operational specifics in the chat. But guess who's shoulders are now burdened with responsibility? You got it - Mike Waltz. He acknowledged his role in creating the group and inviting Goldberg, calling it a "slip-up" and insisting, "I'm sorry, and I take full responsibility."
Pretty embarrassing, huh? Well, Donald Trump initially kept Waltz around, chalking it up to a lesson learned. But administration officials? Not so forgiving. They were telling Waltz to pack his bags and hit the road. And it doesn't look like he appreciated their advice, as he bolted outta there alongside his deputy, Alex Wong.
Some say Trump even has his sights set on Waltz for the role of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. But who knows, he might just be playing coy.
Anyways, there ya have it! Waltz's resignation makes headlines as the first senior resignation of Trump's second term. And rumor has it that Steve Witkoff, a Trump ally and special envoy, is in the running to take over as National Security Advisor. Stay tuned for more White House drama!
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- The report from CBS, Fox News, and CNN suggests that Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor of the United States, has reportedly left his position in the Trump administration, following a controversial group chat incident involving sensitive military information.
- In the heat of the Signal group chat fiasco, Mike Waltz, the departing National Security Advisor, has acknowledged his role in creating the group and inviting journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, calling it a "slip-up" and taking full responsibility.
- Despite Donald Trump initially keeping Mike Waltz on board after the Signal group chat incident, administration officials were less forgiving, urging him to leave, which he eventually did alongside his deputy, Alex Wong.
- Following his resignation, there are rumors circulating that Trump may seek to nominate Waltz for the role of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, but the exact details of his future appointment remain uncertain.
