Trump National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Steps Down Amid ‘Signalgate’ Scandal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser, has resigned from his position following a significant security breach involving an encrypted Signal chat. The incident, referred to as “Signalgate,” occurred in March when Waltz inadvertently added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a private group discussing sensitive military operations in Yemen. Although no classified information was allegedly shared, the inclusion of an unauthorized individual raised serious concerns about information security.

The breach intensified when it was revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had shared precise military timings via the same chat and with personal contacts, prompting a Pentagon Inspector General investigation. Waltz took full responsibility for the error, initially attributing it to a phone mishap, and later acknowledged using personal Gmail accounts for sensitive communications.

The fallout from the incident led to Waltz’s forced resignation, alongside Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong. Far-right figures, including Laura Loomer, criticized Waltz for hiring aides perceived as insufficiently loyal to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda, further eroding his standing within the administration.

President Trump initially defended Waltz, describing the breach as a minor glitch. However, internal pressure and ongoing tensions with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and other administration figures contributed to Waltz’s departure.

A potential successor is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy in key international negotiations, who is reportedly under consideration to fill the role.

The resignation marks a significant shake-up in the Trump administration’s national security team, highlighting ongoing concerns about information security and internal cohesion.