Photo appears to shows Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages
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Former national security adviser Mike Waltz was photographed using a Signal-like messaging app during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, more than a month after he first came under intense scrutiny for accidentally including a journalist in a group chat that discussed military plans. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A photo published by Reuters showed the screen of Waltz’s smartphone with message threads labeled “JD Vance” and “Gabbard.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A photo appears to show Mike Waltz using a Signal-like app during a Cabinet meeting, renewing questions about how top officials handle sensitive messages.
Key Points:
- The app in the photo looks like TeleMessage, a Signal-style service that can also archive messages for compliance.
- The screen showed message threads labeled “JD Vance” and “Gabbard,” along with a prompt to verify a PIN.
- Smarsh says TeleMessage helps customers meet record-keeping rules and that it is not the archive of record for government agencies.
- Cyber experts said TeleMessage was largely unknown to them, and Signal said it has no agreement with TeleMessage and is reviewing the issue.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The photo raises doubts about how top officials protect sensitive messages, which can weaken public trust and increase risk to taxpayers, workers, and voters.
Positive Impact
TeleMessage’s archiving may help agencies keep records and meet compliance rules, which can support transparency for the public.
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- Primary:Mike Waltzperson
- Major:Smarshcompany
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- Mike WaltzpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Former national security adviser whose apparent use of the messaging app is the article’s main focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - SmarshcompanyMajorEvaluated
Owner of TeleMessage and a key company providing context on the app’s archiving and government use.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
Announced Waltz’s nomination for ambassador to the United Nations and is part of the story’s key political developments.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Department of Homeland Securitygovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
Named in the government contract cited for TeleMessage archiving services.
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Named alongside Homeland Security in the current TeleMessage contract cited by the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - JD VancepersonMinorCandidate
Named as a message thread on Waltz’s phone and part of the reported screenshot.
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Named as a message thread on Waltz’s phone and part of the reported screenshot.
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