Trump administration official Mike Waltz, admitting to the incident known as 'Signalgate', announces his resignation: media report.
Bustling New Delhi: It looks like Mike Waltz, the US National Security Adviser who's become a hot topic due to the infamous 'Signalgate' incident, is stepping down from his post according to recent media reports.
This controversy erupted when The Atlantic published sensitive details about US airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, which were accidentally shared by ol' Mike himself with the magazine's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, over Signal.
On March 26, Waltz owned up to his blunder, admitting that he'd added the journalist to the group chat discussing top-secret American military operations in Yemen. He told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that he'd taken full responsibility for the slip-up, stating, "I built the group; my job is to make sure everything's coordinated." He also clarified that he doesn't personally know Goldberg.
Interestingly, Waltz's departure isn't a complete boot, but more of a toggle to a new position. President Trump has nominated him for the role of UN ambassador, a shift that might offer a fresh start for the embattled adviser.
Notably, Waltz isn't the only one bidding adieu; his deputy, Alex Wong, is also jumping ship. As for who'll be steering the National Security Council ship in the interim, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, will step in while keeping his current role. The council's been experiencing a bit of a shake-up lately, with multiple officials being shown the door recently[2][4]. The exact reasons behind these changes remain unclear, though the 'Signalgate' incident might have played a role in Waltz's departure[1][4].
- Mike Waltz, the former National Security Adviser who got embroiled in the 'Signalgate' controversy, is set to shift his focus from general news and war-and-conflicts to a new role as the United Nations ambassador.
- In addition to Waltz, his deputy, Alex Wong, is also leaving the National Security Council, leaving a vacancy to be filled temporarily by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- The 'Signalgate' incident, in which sensitive information about US airstrikes in Yemen was accidentally shared with a journalist, could have contributed to the departure of Mike Waltz from his post.
- As a journalist, one might find it fitting to cover the political ramifications of the removal of a key National Security Council member, such as Mike Waltz, in the midst of ongoing war-and-conflicts in Yemen and other parts of the world.
