White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz addressed growing concerns about a leaked Signal chat involving top Washington officials discussing military actions against the Houthis in Yemen. Speaking to Fox News, Waltz confirmed the presence of The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg in the group but maintained that no classified information was exchanged.

“I'm not a conspiracy theorist,” Waltz remarked, “but of all the people out there, somehow this guy who lied about the president gets sucked into this group.” He questioned how Goldberg, a vocal critic of President Trump, was invited to a secure thread. According to Goldberg, he received the invite from an account under Waltz’s name on March 11 and was added two days later.

Waltz denied ever meeting Goldberg and sought to distance himself from the mishap. He reiterated the administration’s stance that, despite the incident, “no classified information was shared.” The adviser acknowledged that a mistake had been made but emphasized the team’s swift pace in tackling urgent issues under President Trump's leadership.

The chat, which has sparked a media and political firestorm, was reportedly used by top officials to coordinate US military responses in the Middle East. Goldberg’s inclusion has raised questions about communication protocols and internal security measures, particularly as discussions involved operational planning details.

Waltz highlighted that the Trump administration is working at “Trump speed” to resolve inherited challenges, particularly in Middle Eastern strategy and border security. The White House has not publicly disclosed how Goldberg was added to the chat, but an internal review is expected.

The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and certain media figures, especially those critical of the president. While critics call for accountability over the breach, officials continue to downplay the seriousness of the leak, maintaining that no operational damage was done.