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White House Defends Adviser Amid Yemen Chat Controversy

3/31/2025

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The White House wrapped up its review of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after he accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a confidential chat about Yemen airstrikes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Waltz's role amid skepticism and Goldberg's claims of deceit. This controversy now takes a backseat to looming tariffs.

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The White House wrapped up its review of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after he accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a confidential chat about Yemen airstrikes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Waltz's role amid skepticism and Goldberg's claims of deceit. This controversy now takes a backseat to looming tariffs.