White House Review and Accidental Inclusion of Editor's Number in National Security Chat

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A White House review found that an Atlantic editor's number was accidentally added to National Security Adviser Michael Waltz's phone and later included in a group chat with top national security officials. President Trump considered firing Waltz but decided against it. Trump has defended Waltz and the use of the encrypted messaging app Signal.

Key Points

  • Accidental addition of editor's number to National Security Adviser's phone
  • Inclusion of editor in a group chat discussing military strikes
  • President Trump's consideration of firing Waltz over the incident
  • Trump's defense of Waltz and use of the Signal app for government communication

Pros

  • The review identified how the editor's number got added to the phone
  • Trump showed support for Waltz despite the incident

Cons

  • Accidental inclusion of editor in the group chat
  • Potential security concerns regarding the use of Signal for sensitive government communications