Mike Waltz, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, denied that any classified details were shared via the encrypted app Signal in his confirmation hearing.
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) pressed Waltz about “Signalgate,” an incident in which he inadvertently included a journalist in a military group chat discussing an imminent strike. Waltz said Signal was “not only authorized, it was recommended” for both personal and government devices.
He emphasized that no classified information was disclosed and confirmed that no disciplinary action had been taken against him. Waltz said the White House completed its investigation and, to his understanding, the Department of Defense is still reviewing the matter.
Asked whether he had discussed the leak with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Waltz said their only conversation was about the “highly successful mission.”
Coons said he was disappointed by Waltz’s lack of expressed regret.
