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An account linked to Michael Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, was left open to the public until Wednesday afternoon

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A Venmo account under the name “ Michael Waltz ,” carrying a profile photo of the national security adviser, was left open to the public until Wednesday afternoon .

A WIRED analysis shows that the account revealed the names of hundreds of Waltz ’s personal and professional associates, including journalists, military officers, lobbyists, and others.

The accounts appear to belong to Susie Wiles , the White House chief of staff, and Walker Barrett , a staffer on the United States National Security Council .

Michael Waltz , a former Green Beret , has a public Venmo account linked to a number of high-profile politicians.

Waltz was also an active participant in the Signal chat alongside Michael Vance , where he questioned whether the planned military operation in Yemen aligned with President Trump ’s broader message on Europe .

Mixed in with the accounts are accounts belonging to ordinary people, such as several doctors, real estate agents, and a tailor.

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