Trump Considers Firing National Security Advisor Over Leaked Yemen Strike Plans
- paolo bibat
- Mar 25
- 2 min read
President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the decision to dismiss National Security Advisor Mike Waltz following a significant security breach involving leaked information about U.S. military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
The incident, which occurred when Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a private Signal chat discussing sensitive military operations, has sparked controversy within the administration.
The leak has created a rift among White House officials, with some calling for Waltz's resignation to prevent putting the president in a difficult position. One senior administration official described the situation as "reckless," stating, "You can't have recklessness as the national security adviser".
Despite the gravity of the situation, conflicting statements have emerged from the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that "President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including national security adviser Mike Waltz". However, another official anonymously expressed a harsher view, saying, "Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a f**king idiot".
The final decision on Waltz's fate appears to rest with President Trump, who is expected to make a determination within the next day or two. The incident has also implicated other high-ranking officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who were part of the compromised chat group.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly defended Waltz, stating, "He's exceptionally qualified for the job. He is trusted — trustworthy. He was made for that job, and I have full confidence in him". This support from key Republican leadership may influence Trump's decision.
The breach has raised serious questions about the administration's handling of classified information and operational security, especially given the sensitive nature of military operations against the Houthi terror group in Yemen.
