Sensitive Signal Slip: The Diplomatic Text Error Stirring Uproar

US President Donald Trump is under scrutiny for a mishap involving the texting of sensitive military plans to a journalist. Amid criticism from Democratic lawmakers, Trump reassured his support for national security advisor Mike Waltz. The incident highlights concerns over using private messaging apps for delicate discussions.

US President Donald Trump is facing criticism following the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a group chat discussing sensitive military operations. The chat, involving senior administration officials, mistakenly added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, sparking discussions on the secure handling of classified information.

National security advisor Mike Waltz, who facilitated the group chat, is at the center of the controversy. Despite the misstep, Trump expressed his continued support for Waltz, deflecting blame onto an unnamed aide. The administration's use of Signal, a messaging app, has attracted severe criticism from lawmakers concerned about the security of such discussions.

The incident has reignited debates over secure communication technologies within the administration. Trump defended the administration's actions, citing the challenges of not being in the Situation Room. Meanwhile, the involvement of key figures like Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe in the Signal exchange has compounded scrutiny over the administration's practices concerning sensitive information.

(With inputs from agencies.)