Mike Waltz has resigned as Donald Trump’s national security adviser after mistakenly adding a journalist to a private Signal chat about a classified military operation. It’s Trump’s first major shake-up of his second term — and it’s already fuelling deeper questions about trust and protocol inside the White House.
- Waltz quit after leaking sensitive Yemen strike plans via a Signal group chat.
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added and saw real-time military details.
- Critics say it reveals lax security habits at the highest level of government.
- Waltz was a key figure in Trump’s second-term foreign policy strategy.
- His resignation has emboldened Trump allies calling for a loyalty purge.
This isn’t just about one tech mishap. Waltz — a decorated soldier and fierce China critic — was seen as a disciplined voice in a chaotic administration. But one wrong click changed everything. It’s a reminder of how fragile high-stakes decisions are and how human errors can have global consequences. Trump’s inner circle now faces more scrutiny — and possible reshuffles.
If this could happen to the NSA, what else is slipping through the cracks? Let us know what you think.
