Donald Trump is facing a huge backlash due to a recent leak of sensitive information regarding US military plans in Yemen. The leak occurred when Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic magazine, to a group text on the Signal encrypted messaging service. The text included details on a planned airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen ¹.
Trump has come under fire for his response to the leak, with many criticizing his decision not to take disciplinary action against Waltz or Pete Hegseth, his Pentagon chief, who was also involved in the leak. Trump has defended his decision, stating that he doesn’t “fire people because of fake news and witch hunts” ¹ ².
The incident has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive information and its ability to maintain national security. The leak has also sparked a wider debate about the use of encrypted messaging apps by government officials and the potential risks associated with them.
Despite the controversy, Trump has expressed confidence in his national security team, including Waltz and Hegseth. However, the incident is likely to continue to attract scrutiny in the coming days and weeks ¹ ³.
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