Mike Waltz, Alex Wong Exit National Security Roles Amid Signal Scandal

President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are leaving their positions following a high-profile controversy known as 'Signalgate,' in which sensitive military plans were inadvertently shared with a journalist through a Signal chat group. While President Trump publicly expressed support for Waltz after the scandal, internal sources report that Waltz never fully recovered from the incident. The departures are being framed as part of a broader reorganization within the national security team, though the White House has not yet issued an official statement. Potential successors, including U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, have been mentioned but not confirmed. The shakeup marks a significant change in Trump’s national security apparatus, with some speculation that factors beyond the Signal breach, such as internal lobbying and differing policy approaches, contributed to the decision. The situation remains fluid as further details are expected.