Trump stands by Waltz after Houthi group chat leak

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President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for national security adviser Mike Waltz after Waltz added a journalist to a top secret group chat of administration officials discussing battle plans against the Houthis.

“Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man,” Trump told NBC News in an interview.

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