Mike Waltz questioned over Signal leak at hearing for U.N. ambassador
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President Trump's former national security adviser, Mike Waltz, was grilled on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his role in the Signal group chat, where officials inadvertently disclosed sensitive military details about a strike in Yemen to a reporter.
Breakdown
- Mike Waltz was questioned about a Signal group chat leak during his U.N. ambassador confirmation hearing.
- The Signal incident involved the inadvertent disclosure of sensitive military details about a Yemen strike. 9s
- Waltz defended the use of Signal, stating it was authorized and recommended. 46s
- Democrats were dissatisfied with the lack of disciplinary action following the leak. 1m 29s
- Senate discussions also focused on potential funding cuts to public broadcasters, with concerns about impacts on rural and tribal stations. 2m 5s