The Trump administration has declared that the case of leaked Yemen attack plans on the Signal messaging app is closed, despite mounting bipartisan criticism and internal divisions. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, expressed confidence in National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and stated that steps have been taken to prevent a repeat of the incident. The leaked plans were shared with The Atlantic magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who was mistakenly added to the chat group by Waltz.
While the administration continues to downplay the scandal, with Trump calling it a “witch hunt” against Waltz, some senior officials have expressed discontent. The president himself reportedly expressed anger at Waltz’s actions in private. Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee have called for investigations into the matter.
The leak of sensitive attack plans has raised concerns about national security and the handling of classified information within the administration. Despite efforts to move past the incident, questions remain about the security of communication channels and the accountability of officials involved. The episode has highlighted the challenges and risks of using messaging apps for sensitive government communications.
As the fallout from the Yemen attack plans leak continues, it remains to be seen how the administration will address the internal divisions and criticism surrounding the incident. The calls for investigations and concerns about national security implications are likely to persist as this issue continues to unfold.
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