White House Closes 'Signalgate', Supports Waltz

The White House has declared the 'Signalgate' scandal, involving National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and the accidental inclusion of The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat discussing US military plans, as closed. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that corrective measures have been implemented to prevent such incidents in the future, though specifics were not disclosed. Despite criticisms and some calls for resignations, President Trump continues to support Waltz and other officials involved, dismissing the controversy as a 'witch hunt'. The administration insists no classified information was shared, and emphasized the continued effective functioning of Trump's national security team. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are still calling for an independent investigation into the breach to ensure accountability. The incident has sparked discussions on the security protocols for sharing sensitive information within the government.