Signal Scandal Involving National Security Advisor Waltz

washington - National security advisor Waltz mistakenly adds journalist to Signal chat, triggering investigation by US Defense Department. Details revealed.

Signal Scandal Involving National Security Advisor Waltz

The recent incident involving national security advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly adding a journalist to a Signal chat meant for a security spokesperson has sparked controversy.

Sequence of Events:

• Goldberg's email forwarded to Trump's former spokesperson
• Journalist's contact added to security spokesperson's profile
• Mistaken addition of journalist to Signal chat

According to The Guardian, Waltz unintentionally saved the journalist's number under the spokesperson's contact card, leading to unintended consequences.

Despite not contacting the journalist, the mishap resulted in the journalist reporting on the chat post-execution of discussed attacks.

The US Department of Defense has initiated an investigation into the matter, adding to the scrutiny.