THE Donald Trump He defended National Security Adviser Mike Walts after the Signal scandal and the leak of US military information to a journalist, describing him as a “good man” who “took a lesson”.
Donald Trump’s support comes amid calls for the resignation of National Security Advisor, with an official calling him “the idiot”. Walts started the messaging chain to discuss Houthi’s bombing plans in Yemen and accidentally added The Atlantic magazine’s editor -in -chief, Jeffrey Goldberg.
The US president made his first posting after Storm in the US for White House blunder, characterizing the incident ‘Non -issue’, while at the same time He attacked Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.
Speaking to NBC, Trump called Goldberg ‘Typus’ and stated that his presence in conversation through the Signal app “It didn’t matter at all.”
When asked How Goldberg was added to group chatTrump attributed responsibility to Associate of US National Security Advisor Mike Walts, saying that “Someone from his team had his number stored.” Asked if he still trusts Walts, the US president said: “Michael Walts learned his lesson, he is a good man.”
Trump expressed his confidence in his team and agreed with the positions of Defense Minister Pitt Hegsez, who described the issue as “insignificant”. “It has been the only crash for two months, and in the end it did not prove to be serious”said Trump, trying to downgrade the importance of the incident.
“No graduated information was sent to the conversation”
Earlier, the Caroline LevittPress Secretary of the White House, was placed through the X platform on the leak by the Trump government’s closed conversation in the Signal application.
Jeffrey Goldberg is well-known for his sensationalist spin. Here are the facts about his latest story:
1. No “war plans” were discussed.
2. No classified material was sent to the thread.
3. The White House Counsel’s Office has provided guidance on a number of different…
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) March 25, 2025
Levit attacked journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, describing him as “Known for his excessive and dramatic narratives.”
In her post, she argued that the facts are different from what was published in The Atlantic, citing three key claims:
1. No war plans discussed.
2. No graduated information was sent to the conversation.
3. The White House Legal Adviser Office has given clear instructions on how senior officials of President Trump should communicate on various platforms to ensure safety and efficiency.
Levit added that, according to the National Security Council, internal checks are already being carried out on how Goldberg’s number was accidentally added to the conversation.
All the time
The editor -in -chief of The Atlantic magazine yesterday a long article in which he presented in detail the talks between US high -ranking officials on a military attack plan, in a team in the Signal messaging application, in which his name was accidentally added.
Described the message he received daily from the implementation of a bump plan committed March 15th Against the Yemeni rebels to the reservations expressed by Vice President Jay Di Vance.
A spectacular security error for the first force in the world, which confirmed the authenticity of the messages.
The group also participated: US diplomat leader Marco Rubio or even Defense Minister Pete Hegshez.
“The White House is trying to understand that his number (Jeffrey) Goldberg was accidentally added to the conversation,” said Caroline Livit, referring to The Atlantic editor -in -chief.
“I know absolutely nothing about it”Donald Trump said yesterday (24.03.2025), while many Americans were condemned this leak of information, “one of the most incredible for a long time,” according to the leader of the Democratic minority in the Senate Chuck.
Britain will continue to work with the US on security
Britain will continue to work with the US on regional security in the Middle East and will deepen relations with Washington in information and defense, one assured one today. spokesman for British Prime Minister Kir Starmer.
Asked about the accidental revelation to a journalist of a conversation about the US military action against Houthi targets, a spokesman for Prime Minister Kir Starmer said the British government was convinced that no US intelligence communication would be.
“The US is our closest ally in information and defense … We will continue to build the very strong relationship we already have with the US on defense and security issues,” the press spokesman told reporters, avoiding commenting on the issue immediately.
“We are working with the US incredibly close to all issues on defense and security … We will continue to work with the US on the issue of regional security.”