Trump Defends Waltz Amid Houthi Strike Plans Leak

President Trump reaffirmed his confidence in National Security Adviser Michael Waltz amidst controversy over a Signal group chat that included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, discussing sensitive military plans against the Houthis. Trump characterized the incident as a minor 'glitch' that did not affect the success of the recent strikes, asserting that Waltz is a 'good man' who has learned from the experience. Despite some calls from within the administration for Waltz's dismissal, many senior officials believe he will face few consequences, with Trump reportedly wishing to maintain solidarity in light of the backlash. The White House emphasized that no classified information was disclosed in the chat, though Goldberg claimed significant war plans were indeed discussed. Trump's remarks indicate a desire to downplay the incident and support Waltz amidst internal dissent. This incident marks one of the early scandals in the Trump administration's second term, highlighting tensions around the handling of sensitive national security communications.