National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Deputy Depart Amidst Group Chat Scandal

Departure of National Security Advisor

• 🚨 Sources confirm that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are leaving their posts.
• 🗓️ Their departure is effective as of Thursday, according to multiple sources speaking to CBS News.

Group Chat Scandal Context

• 💬 Mike Waltz was previously at the center of a group chat scandal in March.
• ✍️ He accidentally added a journalist to a private group chat where 18 senior administration officials were discussing plans for a military strike on Houthi targets.

Official Statements and Actions

• 🗣️ Initially, administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hexath, denied that war plans were revealed.
• 📰 However, it was later revealed that officials had discussed the timing of the strikes and the weapons packages to be used.
• ⚖️ Despite the president publicly supporting Waltz at the time, stating he had learned a lesson, sources now indicate his departure.
• 📰 The White House has not yet provided a comment on the situation.