Trump has not asked Waltz to resign, but the Signal chat issue is "still a hot potato," one official said
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Washington — National security adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have so far survived the disclosure that they ran a high-level meeting on a military operation via a non-government app and inadvertently included a journalist. But President Trump continues to privately vent his irritation about it and is closely monitoring the news to see if the fallout is quieting down, according to sources familiar with the matter. The issue is "still a hot potato," one official told CBS News. Sources said Mr.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump has not asked Mike Waltz to resign over the Signal chat scandal, but he is still unhappy and watching how the fallout unfolds.
Key Points:
- Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth survived the immediate backlash after a military planning chat on Signal included a journalist by mistake.
- Trump has been more upset that Waltz had the journalist’s phone number than about the app itself.
- White House officials debated whether Waltz should step down, but Trump has not told him to resign and has publicly backed him.
- The incident has led to more pressure, including a Senate inquiry request and an ongoing review, while Trump’s team tries to limit the political damage.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The Signal leak raises worries about sloppy national security handling, which can shake voter trust and add risk if sensitive plans are exposed.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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- Primary:Mike Waltzperson
- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
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- Mike WaltzpersonPrimaryEvaluated
National security adviser at the center of the Signal chat fallout and possible resignation debate.
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Central figure whose private frustration, public support for Waltz, and decision not to ask for a resignation drive.
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Defense secretary named as a key participant in the Signal chat controversy and part of the core national.
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Named deputy national security adviser discussed as part of the internal fallout from the incident.
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Senate Armed Services Committee chairman who took formal action by seeking an inquiry into the incident.
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White House press secretary quoted providing the administration’s public stance on the matter.
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