The Trump administration acknowledged a significant security breach after Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg gained access to a private Signal chat.
The leak involved discussions about U.S. military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz inadvertently added Goldberg to the chat on March 11, as reported by The Atlantic. Subsequently, he joined a “Houthi PC small group” chat that included Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, and Pete Hegseth.
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— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 25, 2025The conversation highlighted differing opinions on the timing of a potential strike. Vance expressed concern about the impact on European trade gains, while Hegseth worried that delays could weaken the U.S. position. Goldberg confirmed the chat’s authenticity, notified the White House, and then departed. The National Security Council is currently reviewing the breach. Trump dismissed the situation, stating, “I don’t know anything about it,” and made a mockery of The Atlantic.
BREAKING: The Trump admin accidentally texted a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, from The Atlantic, their top-secret war plans on Yemen.
Texts are below between Vance and Hegseth, in which the journalist was included.
Imagine if Biden did this! So incompetent. pic.twitter.com/CGIkNq0iNX
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 24, 2025Trump Military Chat Leak Raises Alarms
Critics, including Senator Chris Coons, are calling for a congressional investigation into the use of apps like Signal for classified communications.
The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg says he was included in a private chat about the bombing of Houthi rebels in Yemen.https://t.co/s0ogTEZ5lv
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 25, 2025The recent leak of military chats from the Trump administration has raised concerns about the risks associated with government communication and the legal implications regarding record-keeping and leaks. As a result, there are growing worries about how sensitive plans are managed.
