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Waltz Grilled on 'Signalgate' Leak at Senate Hearing

7/16/2025

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Former national security adviser Mike Waltz found himself in the hot seat during his Senate confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador. Democrats grilled him over the controversial "Signalgate" leak, accusing him of dishonesty and evading responsibility. Waltz stood firm, shifting the blame to the Biden administration while asserting that no classified information was compromised.

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Former national security adviser Mike Waltz found himself in the hot seat during his Senate confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador. Democrats grilled him over the controversial "Signalgate" leak, accusing him of dishonesty and evading responsibility. Waltz stood firm, shifting the blame to the Biden administration while asserting that no classified information was compromised.