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Summary

Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz and his team created over 20 Signal group chats to coordinate policy on regions like Ukraine, Gaza, and China, Politico reports.

Sources reported seeing “sensitive information” discussed in these chats.

The revelation follows a leaked chat where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared operational strike details in Yemen, which experts say would normally be classified.

Critics warn using Signal risks violating record-keeping laws. Despite scrutiny, the White House defended the practice, and Trump continues to support Waltz after a closed internal investigation.

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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 hours ago

So there are others I wasn't invited to? ☹️

[–] lupusblackfur@lemmy.world 92 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Critics warn using Signal risks violating record-keeping laws.

This is the point. No paper trail.

🙄

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 12 points 16 hours ago

I'm sure one of them pulled a Nixon and kept screen shots of all the conversations as a get out of jail free card.

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 34 points 17 hours ago

Poor loser is being lined up to take the fall. Everyone else that were in those signal groups and didn’t immediately report it are just as guilty.

[–] anindefinitearticle@sh.itjust.works 37 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

20 chats and only one had a reporter!

At a 95% Mike Waltz still cruises home with an A for that maneuver.

/s

[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 11 points 20 hours ago

Clearly this shows how well he learned his lesson!

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 26 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

all ur texts r belong to the blyats

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 7 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

Someone set up us the leak.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Move to Signal!

For great justice.

[–] forrgott@lemm.ee 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

All your Greenland/Canada/Panama belong to us.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 2 points 15 hours ago

Mein Trumph turn-on.

[–] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 18 points 20 hours ago (1 children)
[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 8 points 19 hours ago

Mmm. Buttery males.

[–] Stamau123@lemmy.world 12 points 21 hours ago

National insecurity work

[–] SeaJ@lemm.ee 5 points 20 hours ago

Cool. Can we see how many were deleted?

[–] HaiZhung@feddit.org -3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

You guys really both siding this shit again?

[–] monarch@lemm.ee 14 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Are you confusing walz and waltz because I did and was very confused for a while.

[–] HaiZhung@feddit.org 5 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I am. Wow… I bet I am not the only one.

[–] monarch@lemm.ee 2 points 11 hours ago

Yeah I was really lost as to how a VP candidate and his team using an encrypted messaging app was a problem when they shouldn't have access to any information that requires clearance.

Then I remembered that his first name was Tim and the aha moment hit.