National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Faces Scrutiny Over Gmail Use and Signal Chat Leak

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Faces Scrutiny Over Gmail Use and Signal Chat Leak

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Email Security Concerns

Adviser and his team reportedly used personal Gmail accounts for government communications, including sensitive military operations, raising security concerns.

The use of Gmail, which is not end-to-end encrypted, for discussing "sensitive military positions and powerful weapons systems" could be intercepted by foreign adversaries, according to reports.

Fallout and Responses

Waltz faced intense scrutiny and calls for resignation after accidentally revealing war plans to a journalist, though publicly supported him.

Despite the controversy, which includes Waltz's staff using private emails for official business, the denied the allegations, stating there was "no evidence" of misuse.
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