But he also tried to undermine Goldbergs credibility, continuing the Trump administrations effort to blame the media.
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I dont know this guy, he said.
I know him by his horrible reputation, and he really is the bottom scum of journalists.
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A few days later, he got notice that he was to be included in Houthi PC small group.
Ingraham pressed Waltz on how Goldberg ended up in the chat.
A staffer wasnt responsible, and I take full responsibility, Waltz said.
I built the group.
My job is to confirm everything is coordinated.
It looked like someone else.
But youve never talked to him before so how is the number on your phone?
Well, if you have somebody elses contact and then somehow it gets sucked in, Waltz said.
Trump has expressed support for Waltz in the wake of the fallout.
He also withheld the name of a CIA officer mentioned in the text chain by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
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