A phone contact error resulted in US national security adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly adding journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a private Signal group discussing potential military strikes in Yemen. The incident, caused by an auto-save feature on Waltz’s iPhone, prompted a White House investigation. Fortunately, no classified information was leaked during the mishap. President Trump, despite being displeased with the situation, chose not to dismiss Waltz from his position. The error highlighted the importance of data security and the need for caution when handling sensitive information. Waltz’s inadvertent inclusion of the journalist in the discussion raised concerns about privacy and confidentiality in high-level government communications. This incident serves as a reminder for officials to exercise vigilance in ensuring the security of digital communication channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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