Trump makes big statement on Mike Waltz amid resignation calls over secret war plans leak; ‘He has learned a lesson’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, a day after it was revealed that he added the editor-in-chief of Atlantic magazine to a chat group where top US national security officials discussed plans about attacking the Houthis in Yemen earlier this month. Donald Trump pointed out that it was the “only glitch in two months” following his presidency, “and it turned out not to be a serious one.” In an interview with NBC News on Tuesday, Trump called Waltz “a good man,” adding that he “has learned a lesson.” The President further stated that the outcome of the March 15 airstrikes, which he called “perfectly successful,” was not affected at all following the inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group. He pointed out that it was the “only glitch in two months” following his presidency, “and it turned out not to be a serious one.” White House issues fresh statement on war plans leak blunder Trump's remarks come after White House issued a new statement on Tuesday over the alleged blunder. Earlier, the National Security Council stated that The Atlantic's story seemed to be a “authentic message chain.” Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary for the White House, said: “Jeffrey Goldberg is well-known for his sensationalist spin.” Taking to X, she even shared three “facts about his latest story”. Pete Hegseth slams Atlantic as Democrats call for Waltz resignation Meanwhile, Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are demanding Waltz's resignation following alleged “outrageous national security breach.” “We need a full investigation and hearing into this on the House Armed Services Committee, ASAP,” the Democrat added.