The White House is facing a political firestorm after a leaked discussion among senior Trump administration officials regarding US military operations in Yemen surfaced in the media. The controversy has put National Security Adviser Michael Waltz in the spotlight, with insiders suggesting that he-or another high-ranking official-may have inadvertently leaked sensitive details about US airstrikes against Houthi rebels.

The scandal erupted on March 24 when The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, reported that he had gained access to a private group chat on the encrypted messaging app Signal. The chat, named “Houthi PC small group,” allegedly included Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and other high-ranking officials. According to Goldberg, one of the final messages before the US launched its strikes on March 15 contained detailed operational plans, including information about targets, weaponry, and attack sequencing.

The revelation has sparked outrage among White House insiders, with many pointing fingers at Waltz. One anonymous source quoted by Politico did not mince words, saying, “Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a f***ing idiot.” Another official expressed concerns over the security breach, stating, “It was reckless not to check who was on the thread. It was reckless to be having that conversation on Signal. You can’t have recklessness as the national security adviser.”

The uproar has raised serious questions about the competence and judgment of those involved, particularly Waltz. Several officials within the administration are reportedly calling for his removal, while others believe the situation could also implicate Vice President Vance or........

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