The Trump administration is facing intense criticism after mistakenly sharing classified war plans with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. According to The Atlantic, Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat titled “Houthi PC small group,” which included high-ranking officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and Vice President JD Vance.
The group chat reportedly discussed sensitive military operations targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Goldberg initially suspected the messages were part of a disinformation campaign but realized their authenticity when airstrikes were launched as described in the chat. In his article, Goldberg refrained from disclosing operational details to avoid compromising national security.
The White House has acknowledged the incident, confirming the authenticity of the Signal thread and promising a review of security protocols. This breach has sparked bipartisan outrage, with lawmakers demanding investigations into the mishandling of classified information. The use of a non-government messaging app for such sensitive communications has raised serious concerns about operational security within the administration.
This unprecedented lapse in security has highlighted the need for stricter measures to safeguard classified information and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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