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Mike Waltz, NSC staffers ousted in Trump purge
SUMMARY
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were fired from the National Security Council, confirmed by Fox News. This follows controversy surrounding the inclusion of a journalist in a sensitive Signal group chat where military actions were discussed. Waltz admitted responsibility for the mistake, stating, "I take full responsibility. I built the group."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated more staff changes might occur. President Trump mentioned that adjustments are made based on confidence in staff performance and loyalty. The administration claims no classified material was shared in the chat, and they continue to support Waltz despite the fallout.
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