National security adviser Mike Waltz admitted Tuesday that he made a mistake. He accidentally added Atlantic magazine’s editor-in-chief to a Signal chat about military strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Mike Waltz takes full responsibility for the error. He explained that he personally built the group and was responsible for making sure everything was properly coordinated. He insisted that no staffer was to blame for the embarrassing incident.
Waltz Claims He Did Not Know How Contact Was Added
During the interview, Ingraham questioned Waltz about why Goldberg’s number was in his phone. Waltz said he was unsure. He suggested that sometimes a name appears with the wrong number. He said he did not realize Goldberg had been included in the group. “I didn’t see this loser in the group,” he remarked. He also stated that he was trying to figure out how the mistake happened and whether it was a technical issue or something else. However, Mike Waltz takes the position that there was no deliberate effort to include Goldberg.
White House Plans to Investigate the Mistake
Waltz called the situation embarrassing. He said the White House is investigating who added Goldberg’s number. He questioned why this specific person joined. “Of all people, this guy?” he said. He described Goldberg as “vile” and said he had a long history of attacking President Trump. However, Mike Waltz takes the view that a White House staffer did not intentionally include the journalist.
Waltz Says Elon Musk Might Help With Investigation
Waltz said Elon Musk and other technical experts will help find out how Goldberg got into the chat. “I just talked to Elon on the way here,” Waltz said. “We’ve got the best technical minds looking into this.” He emphasized that he did not know Goldberg personally. He only knew him by reputation, which he described as “horrible.” Waltz called Goldberg “the bottom scum of journalists” and insisted that he had no reason to include him in such an important discussion. It is crucial for Mike Waltz to take these allegations seriously to ensure no mishaps in the future.
Waltz Denies That Classified Information Was Shared
Goldberg revealed that top administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were part of the chat. He published screenshots of their discussions about military strikes. Some officials worried about oil prices and how the strikes might benefit Europe. Goldberg said officials discussed “war plans,” including target details and attack timing. However, Mike Waltz firmly denies sharing any classified information. He said the discussion was a “healthy policy debate” and did not contain sensitive details.
Waltz Wants to Keep White House Discussions Private
Waltz made it clear that he does not want Goldberg to release more details from the Signal chat. “I certainly want our deliberations to stay confidential,” he told Ingraham. He admitted that some information reached the public but insisted on keeping certain details private. He argued that internal discussions should remain private, especially when they involve national security matters.
President Trump Defends Waltz and Calls Mistake a Minor Issue
President Trump weighed in on the controversy. He downplayed the issue and called it the “only glitch” in his administration. “It turned out not to be a serious one,” he said. He stood behind Waltz and said that he had learned a lesson. “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man,” Trump told NBC News. He also suggested that it was one of Waltz’s staff members who mistakenly added Goldberg to the group. However, Mike Waltz takes full responsibility for the incident.
White House Continues Investigation Into the Mistake
The White House is still looking into how the error happened. Waltz has promised to get answers and ensure that something like this does not happen again. He said the administration is committed to handling sensitive discussions carefully. He acknowledged that the situation was embarrassing but said they are taking steps to prevent similar issues in the future.
