Waltz's Wartime Transparency Tensions The recent congressional hearing, where Rep.
Mike Waltz was pressed over an Al Jazeera video, has reignited concerns about the Trump administration's willingness to disclose risks faced by US troops in conflict zones.
The Democrats' decision to play the footage, which appeared to show a US military base under attack by Iranian forces, is being touted as a much needed wake up call for lawmakers skeptical of White House claims on troop safety.