Former President Donald Trump has publicly supported his National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, following a security breach involving leaked military plans. The incident occurred when The Atlantic's editor-in-chief was accidentally included in a private, high-level online chat where sensitive military strategies were being discussed.
Sources indicate that the accidental inclusion was a technical error. Upon realizing the mistake, measures were taken to remove the editor from the chat and contain the information. However, the incident raised concerns about security protocols within the administration.
Trump addressed the situation, referring to it as a minor "glitch" and downplaying its significance. He stated that Waltz remains a valuable member of his team and that the incident served as a learning experience. "He learned a lesson," Trump said during a press briefing. The administration has not released further details regarding the nature of the leaked plans or the extent of the potential damage. An internal review of communication protocols is reportedly underway to prevent future incidents.
Trump Defends National Security Advisor After Leak of Military Plans
Former President Trump defended his National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, after sensitive military plans were inadvertently shared in a private online chat. The Atlantic's editor-in-chief was mistakenly added to the high-level discussion, leading to the leak. Trump dismissed the incident as a "glitch" and expressed confidence in Waltz's continued service. He stated that Waltz "learned a lesson" from the incident.
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