President Trump stood by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after a report revealed Waltz inadvertently added The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg to a private Signal chat. The chat involved sensitive discussions regarding military plans against Yemen's Houthi rebels, prompting reporters to question whether Waltz should apologize. Trump dismissed the idea, attributing the incident to imperfect technology. Both he and Waltz acknowledged the necessity for rapid communication at times, despite the potential security risks. Trump indicated that while the use of Signal may continue, it would likely not be favored in future sensitive discussions.
No, I don't think he should apologize. I think he's doing his best, answered Trump. It's equipment and technology that's not perfect, and probably he won't be using it again.
Yes sir, I agree with you. Let's get everybody in the room whenever possible, answered Waltz. A lot of times you find out defects by exactly things like that.
But generally speaking I think we probably won't be using it very much.
You may be in a situation where you need speed as opposed to gross safety, and you may be forced to use it.
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