White House considers National Security Advisor’s future amid leaks scandal, Politico

The White House is reportedly discussing the possible resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Waltz following a controversy over a classified online discussion mishap. According to Politico, senior officials within the administration are debating whether Waltz should step down after an unintended breach of security protocols.

The controversy stems from an incident on March 13, when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly invited to a confidential Signal chat. The chat, which included senior US officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly involved discussions about military operations against Houthi rebel positions in Yemen. The inadvertent inclusion of an outsider in the conversation has raised serious concerns over national security and information handling within the administration.

Sources cited by Politico suggest that some high-ranking officials believe Waltz should resign voluntarily to prevent further fallout.

However, President Donald Trump has reportedly spoken with Waltz and is currently standing by him. The final decision, according to sources, will depend on how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

The incident has sparked sharp criticism from congressional representatives and security experts, who view it as a serious violation of classified information protocols.