By Emmanuel Nduka
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, following a controversy over leaked information in a Signal group chat discussing military operations in Yemen.
The scandal began on March 24, when journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic revealed he had been mistakenly added to a Signal group involving top U.S. security officials, including Vice President J.D. Vincent and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The group exchanged details about sensitive military strategy.
Initially, President Trump stood by Waltz, calling him a “good man” who had “learned his lesson.” However, growing concerns over Waltz’s judgment and the potential breach of national security led to a change in tone and his eventual dismissal.
Although Goldberg’s first report avoided publishing sensitive information, he later disclosed military tactics discussed in the group chat after Hegseth publicly denied any classified content had been shared.
These tactics were later linked to U.S. military action in Yemen, escalating the backlash.
Waltz, who had been appointed to replace former NSA Matt Gaetz, now leaves the position under scrutiny, as the administration begins its search for a new national security chief.
