Sun Mar 30 01:33:26 UTC 2025: ## Trump Defends National Security Team After Yemen Strike Plan Leak
**West Palm Beach, Florida –** President Donald Trump has firmly defended his national security team following a leak of sensitive information regarding a planned airstrike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The leak, which revealed details of the planned attack via a Signal group chat inadvertently including journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of *The Atlantic*, prompted an article in the magazine detailing the internal discussions.
Despite the ensuing controversy and shock within the national security establishment, President Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that he will not fire anyone involved. He emphasized his confidence in National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, who were both participants in the leaked chat.
Trump attributed the incident to “fake news” and “witch hunts,” expressing his determination to avoid the high staff turnover that marked his first term. He specifically referenced the early dismissal of his first National Security Advisor, Mike Flynn. The President categorically denied any internal discussions regarding the firing of Mr. Waltz.
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