U.S. investigates NSA Waltz over private emails

Washington

Representative Gerry Connolly has launched an official investigation into National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz for allegedly using private Gmail accounts and the encrypted messaging app Signal for government business.

Connolly, the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, announced the probe, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national security and ensuring compliance with federal records laws. Reports from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal revealed that Waltz and his team used private emails and Signal for sensitive discussions, including military operations and peace talks.

Federal law mandates that all government communications occur on official platforms to ensure transparency and record preservation. The Oversight Committee warned Waltz that failing to forward government-related messages to official accounts within 20 days could violate the Presidential Records Act and the Federal Records Act.

Concerns also arose over whether Signal's "disappearing messages" feature was used to delete records, particularly regarding the March 15 U.S. military strike on Yemen. If such messages were not preserved, Waltz and his staff could face legal consequences.

The committee has demanded that Waltz turn over all government-related communications from private accounts and confirm that unauthorized messaging has ceased. He must also clarify whether classified information was discussed via private channels.

The investigation adds to growing scrutiny over the Trump administration’s handling of official records and national security. Waltz has until April 15 to respond, and the findings could have significant implications for government transparency and security practices.