President Donald Trump has now reportedly downplayed the significant leak of secret war plans to The Atlantic’s editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, defending National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who was responsible for including Goldberg in the discussions.
In a recent interview with NBC’s Garrett Haake, Trump expressed his support for Waltz, suggesting that he has “learned a lesson” from the incident.
Despite reports indicating that many high-ranking White House officials were calling for Waltz’s resignation, Trump characterized the leak as a minor “glitch” that would not have any lasting impact.
According to Haake, Trump believed the leak was essentially a non-issue and maintained that Goldberg’s presence in the chat had “no impact at all.”
Trump remarked that the military actions discussed were “perfectly successful,” further minimizing the importance of the revelations.
He referred to the incident as the administration’s only mistake in two months, asserting that it was not serious.
When asked about the leak at a previous press conference, Trump claimed ignorance, despite his administration having confirmed the leak’s authenticity earlier that day.
He dismissed The Atlantic, saying it was a failing publication and that he was not a fan of its content.
In the backdrop of this controversy, Trump’s comments have sparked discussions about the degree of accountability among White House officials and the implications of such leaks on national security.
Goldberg has indicated that he informed the White House of the leak nearly six hours before Trump’s press conference, raising questions about the communication and security protocols within the administration.
The incident continues to highlight the challenges faced by Trump’s administration in navigating sensitive information and media relations.
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