Trump Defends Staff Amid Signal Chat Leak Controversy

President Donald Trump has publicly defended his administration following a security breach involving a Signal group chat that included discussions on U.S. airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. He criticized NBC and its coverage of the incident, labeling it 'fake news' and a 'witch hunt', stating that he would not fire National Security Adviser Mike Waltz or Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, both implicated in the leak. Trump expressed frustration that the media focused on the Signal chat instead of his administration's accomplishments, emphasizing the success of the military strikes. He also praised Senator Markwayne Mullin for shifting the narrative away from the Signal controversy. Despite concerns raised by Democrats over potential risks from the leak, Trump maintained that no classified information was disclosed. The incident has sparked ongoing discussions about security protocols within the administration and the implications of using messaging apps for sensitive communications.