Trump Orders Declassification of 'Crossfire Hurricane' Probe Docs Amid Signal Chat Leak

Signal Chat Leak and National Security

• 🚨 A high-level Signal group chat discussing upcoming strikes on Houthi rebels was leaked by a left-wing journalist, leading to scrutiny of National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.
• 💡 President Trump expressed full support for Waltz, stating he does not believe an apology is necessary and that Waltz is doing his best.
• 🛠️ Waltz takes full responsibility for coordinating the group and is investigating how the reporter was added, with Elon Musk assisting in identifying the technical breach.
• ⚠️ Waltz stated he does not know the individual who leaked the information and is working to determine if the addition was deliberate or a technical error.

Erosion of Trust and Adversarial Threats

• 📈 Top intelligence officials discussed the Signal chat leak during a Senate hearing, highlighting it as part of a pattern of adversaries like China and Russia attempting to breach encrypted systems.
• 📉 The officials expressed concerns about the erosion of trust from workplaces, companies, allies, and partners, stating these actions make America less safe.

'Crossfire Hurricane' Investigation and Declassification

• 🔍 Senator Mark Warner's use of Signal in 2017 to contact Christopher Steele, who compiled the Trump dossier, is mentioned in relation to the FBI and DOJ's use of a FISA warrant.
• ✅ President Trump signed a presidential memo ordering the declassification of all documents from the 'Crossfire Hurricane' investigation, calling it a "total weaponization" and a disgrace.
• 🏛️ Trump also signed executive orders requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and preventing the counting of mail-in ballots postdated after election day.