The White House has deemed the Signal group chat leak case closed, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. President Donald Trump continues to support national security advisor Mike Waltz despite the controversy surrounding the leak. Steps have been taken to prevent such incidents in the future, and the administration is moving forward with a focus on national security. The Atlantic’s report on the chat characterized the Trump administration as discussing “war plans” for a planned strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen, but the administration maintains that no classified material was shared in the chat.
The Signal app, which is encrypted to ensure privacy for its users, was used for the group chat involving top national security leaders. Waltz took responsibility for the journalist being added to the chat, explaining that he thought someone else had been included. The administration has faced criticism from Democrats and other critics following the leak. The Trump administration has defended Waltz and emphasized that no classified information was transmitted in the chat. Elon Musk’s team is also assisting with the investigation into the leak to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Trump has criticized media coverage of the group chat, calling it the “never ending Signal story” in a post on Truth Social. He argued that the media should focus on the success of the attack discussed in the chat and the accomplishments of his administration’s first 100 days. Despite the controversy surrounding the leak, the administration has closed the case and continues to support Waltz as a key member of the national security team. The administration is focused on moving forward and ensuring the safety and security of the United States.
