Waltz Denies Meeting Atlantic Editor in War Plans Chat

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the accidental inclusion of The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg in a group chat discussing military plans for Yemen. Waltz claimed to have 'never met' or 'communicated' with Goldberg, despite Goldberg's assertion that they had met before. During a meeting with President Trump, Waltz emphasized the need to review how Goldberg gained access to the chat, while Trump defended Waltz, stating he is a 'very good man' and suggesting the incident was a mistake made by a staffer. The group chat included discussions on potential airstrikes against the Houthi rebels, with the National Security Council confirming the authenticity of the messages. Trump expressed frustration over the mishap but downplayed the likelihood of Waltz losing his position, indicating he would continue to serve in his role. The incident has raised questions about communication protocols within the administration.