No One Will Face Consequences for Houthi Airstrike Signals, Claims Trump

During a recent interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump addressed concerns surrounding an unintentional leak of sensitive military plans. He asserted that he wouldn’t dismiss any staff over what he termed “fake news” and “witch hunts.”

Trump’s remarks follow an incident where National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, in a group text discussing an imminent airstrike against Houthi forces in Yemen. This breach revealed intricacies of the planned operation, raising alarms within the national security community.

Trump reiterated his confidence in Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing any speculations about terminating Waltz’s position. “I’ve never heard that,” he stated emphatically, emphasizing that any such decisions are ultimately up to him.

The leak, which recounted confidential discussions about the airstrike, was quickly published by The Atlantic, surprising many observers of U.S. national security protocols. This incident seems to echo past staffing challenges faced by Trump during his first term, particularly the swift ousting of former national security adviser Mike Flynn amid the Russia investigation.

Trump’s approach indicates a desire for stability within his administration, as he resists yielding to external pressures, especially those stemming from media portrayal.