Waltz's Gmail Use Raises Security Concerns

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his staff have come under scrutiny for using personal Gmail accounts for government communications, which is less secure than government-issued platforms. Reports from multiple sources, including the Washington Post, allege that Waltz and a senior aide used Gmail for discussing sensitive military information and scheduling, raising concerns about operational security and record compliance. Amid these allegations, Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat discussing military operations in Yemen, which further highlighted security lapses. While White House NSC spokesman Brian Hughes stated that Waltz never sent classified information via unsecured means and adhered to records retention policies, criticism persists from various quarters, including political opponents. President Trump has expressed continued support for Waltz, dismissing the reports as attempts to detract from his administration's national security successes. Despite the controversy, no evidence of classified information being compromised has been confirmed, as the Post did not share its document sources with the White House.