National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Deputy Alex Wong Expected to Depart Amid Signal App Controversy

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are set to leave their posts in the Trump administration, according to multiple media reports. Their departures come weeks after Waltz inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal chat group where sensitive information about planned U.S. strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen was discussed. The incident led to significant scrutiny over security protocols and sparked internal debates about whether Waltz should resign. President Trump publicly defended Waltz following the controversy, stating he was 'a good man' who 'learned a lesson,' and resisted calls to remove him immediately to avoid appearing to yield to external pressure. Sources indicate that the administration is now framing their exits as part of a broader reorganization, suggesting enough time has passed since the incident to move forward. The departures also follow a series of similar security-related controversies involving other senior officials.