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Mike Waltz, Trump's pick for ambassador to the U.N., grilled over Signal chat scandal

Summary

Mike Waltz, chosen by former President Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, answered questions in Senate hearings about using Signal, a private messaging app, while he was a national security advisor.

Key Facts

  • Mike Waltz is nominated by former President Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
  • Waltz faced questions during a Senate confirmation hearing.
  • The questions focused on his use of the Signal app.
  • Signal is known for encrypting messages, making them private.
  • Waltz used Signal when he was a national security advisor.
  • The hearing took place on a Tuesday.
  • The need for privacy in communication was discussed.

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