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Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout
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Stunning Signal leak reveals depths of Trump administration’s loathing of Europe
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Trump Administration Deals With Signal Group Chat Leak Fallout: What to Know
The White House downplayed the seriousness of the incident, and President Trump defended his national security adviser, Michael Waltz, after the extraordinary disclosure.The New York Times - 5h -
Trump defends Waltz after Signal breach
President Trump said he still has confidence in national security adviser Mike Waltz in an interview with NBC on Tuesday, following a report by a journalist for The Atlantic who says he was ...The Hill - 8h -
Who is Mike Waltz, national security adviser who added journalist to group chat?
President Donald Trump said he is confident in his national security adviser, Mike Waltz.ABC News - 51m -
Trump admin live updates: Trump downplays Signal war plans chat firestorm
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Trump’s Team Calls Europe ‘Pathetic’ in Leaked Signal Group Chat Messages
Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift.The New York Times - 2h -
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President Trump on Thursday said he hoped Russia would “do the right thing” as his administration presses for a ceasefire agreement between Moscow and Ukraine. Trump told reporters he was getting ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
White House security leak: who’s who in the Signal group chat
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