Media: US national security adviser faces scrutiny following sensitive leak

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s future in the White House is uncertain after a major security breach when he accidentally included a reporter in a private chat discussing sensitive war plans.

The leak, which occurred on March 11, has sparked furious internal debate, with some White House officials suggesting that Waltz may need to resign to avoid further damage to the administration's credibility, Caliber.Az reports citing foreign media.

The group chat, which included top officials such as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, was intended to discuss a military strike on the Houthis. However, Waltz inadvertently invited Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg into the conversation, compromising sensitive national security discussions.

A senior administration official revealed that the White House is deliberating what to do with Waltz, with many staffers believing he should not survive the fallout. "Half of them saying he’s never going to survive or shouldn’t survive," the official stated. "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."

Despite the gravity of the situation, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt maintained President Trump’s confidence in Waltz. "As President Trump said, the attacks on the Houthis have been highly successful and effective. President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including national security adviser Mike Waltz," Leavitt said in a statement.

The controversy has given Waltz’s critics, including isolationist conservatives, an opportunity to question his continued role in the administration. Some have even raised concerns over why Waltz had Goldberg’s contact details in the first place, suggesting it could point to lingering neoconservative ties.

While Waltz’s supporters in Congress, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have defended him, many Republican lawmakers privately acknowledge the seriousness of the breach. "He’s exceptionally qualified for the job. He is trusted — trustworthy," Johnson remarked, expressing full confidence in Waltz.

As discussions continue, the final decision on Waltz's future rests with President Trump, who is expected to make a call within the next few days.

By Vafa Guliyeva