Waltz and his staff using Gmail for government communications is, frankly, astonishing. The sheer audacity of using a platform as readily accessible as Gmail for sensitive government discussions is baffling. It’s akin to using a YouTube comment section – hardly the epitome of secure communication. The fact that this happened at all suggests a level of disregard for security protocols that’s deeply troubling.
The lack of access to secure government systems early in the administration seems to be part of the problem. It’s claimed that directives from higher up discouraged compliance with security and disclosure requirements. This created an environment where resorting to readily available, but insecure, options like Gmail seemed almost inevitable.… Continue reading
Top Trump administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are under scrutiny for a security breach. They inadvertently shared highly classified information about Yemen military strikes via a messaging app, including The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief. This action constitutes a significant security lapse and may violate the Espionage Act. Ironically, these officials previously publicly criticized others, particularly Hillary Clinton, for mishandling classified information. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the leaked messages.
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Ten years after Hillary Clinton’s private email controversy, top Trump administration officials were revealed to have used the Signal app to discuss sensitive military operations, including details of planned strikes. This prompted Clinton to highlight the apparent hypocrisy, given past criticisms leveled against her. The incident raises concerns about the handling of classified information and potential violations of federal recordkeeping laws, particularly given the app’s disappearing message function. Investigations are underway to determine the extent of the security breach and ensure accountability.
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