Well, that didn't take long. The first major staff shakeup of Trump's second term is underway, and honestly, I'm not surprised. After that embarrassing Signal chat fiasco where literally everyone and their mother found out about military plans in Yemen? Someone's head had to roll.

National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are reportedly packing their desks as we speak, with Thursday marking their final day at the White House. Neither Trump nor White House officials have officially confirmed the news yet, but multiple sources are saying it's a done deal.

The Text Message That Killed a Career

The whole mess started back in March when Waltz somehow - and I still can't believe this happened in real life - accidentally added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a Signal group chat called "Houthi PC small group." Not exactly the kind of mistake you expect from the person in charge of, you know, NATIONAL SECURITY.

Apparently, Waltz confused Goldberg's contact info with someone named Jamieson Greer because they both have the initials "JG." I mean... come on.

What followed was like watching a slow-motion train wreck. For days, Goldberg had a front-row seat to sensitive discussions about imminent military strikes. He eventually published excerpts in an article with teh most devastating title possible: "The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans."

Ouch.

What the hell were they thinking?

The messages themselves were pretty damning. Waltz referenced "tasking per the President's guidance" in classified inboxes. Vice President JD Vance raised concerns about public perception. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for the airstrikes.

After the operation, they all congratulated each other like high schoolers who just won a football game. Rubio texted "Good job Pete and your team." Waltz responded with... emojis. Seriously. The National Security Advisor used a fist bump, American flag, and fire emoji to celebrate a military strike. My 15-year-old nephew shows more professionalism in his gaming Discord.

Trump's Public Face vs. Private Fury

At the time, Trump publicly defended Waltz, saying he'd "learned his lesson" and calling him a "good guy." He even downplayed the leak, claiming it had "no effect" on the military operation.

I spoke with someone close to the administration last week (who'd rather keep their job, so no names), and they told me the reality behind closed doors was completely different. "Trump was livid. Absolutely livid. The kind of angry where people just silently leave the room."

According to The New York Times, Trump's inner circle had already decided Waltz was "too hawkish" to work for the president. Translation: the guy was on borrowed time from the moment Goldberg published those messages.

Just Hours Before the Axe Fell...

In a twist that feels almost cruel, Waltz was posting on X and attending a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday - praising Trump's leadership and "strength" during a discussion about the administration's first 100 days.

God. Imagine sitting there, knowing you're probably getting fired tomorrow, having to smile and praise your boss. Back in 2018, I had a similar experience (though obviously with much lower stakes) when my editor knew I was getting reassigned but made me finish a 3,000-word feature anyway. Awkward doesn't begin to cover it.

Who's Next on the Chopping Block?

Sources within the White House suggest this is just the beginning. I spent $40 on drinks with a former staffer last night who told me at least two more significant departures are coming before Memorial Day.

"The Signal chat was just the excuse they needed," they said. "There's been tension over foreign policy direction since January."

Waltz's departure marks the first major staff change since Trump took office in January, but it likely won't be the last. The administration has been plagued by internal disagreements over how to handle various global hotspots.

And honestly? This kind of amateur-hour mistake was bound to happen in an administration that seems to operate like... well, like a group chat rather than a professional government.

More to follow as this story develops.

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