‘Should I Fire Him?’ Inside Trump’s Deliberations Over the Fate of Michael Waltz
In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has been casting around for advice.
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In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has been casting around for advice.
Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
War plan or battle plan? Classified or not? The answers to those questions amount to a distinction without much of a difference.
A journalist’s inclusion in a national security discussion served as a reminder that you might not know every number in the chat — and that could be a big problem.
A few G.O.P. lawmakers said they would look into the breach, but party leaders largely tempered their criticism of the Trump administration.
Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift.