Shocking Security Breach By Top Trump Officials: Journalist Accidentally Added To Classified US War Chat Plans On Yemen

(MENAFN- Live Mint) In a stunning breach of security, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently added to a private Signal chat group used by senior officials in the Trump administration. The group, named "Houthi PC small group," discussed classified military plans, including imminent US strikes on Yemen . The revelation raises serious concerns about the administration's handling of sensitive national security communications.

Unintended access to war plans

Goldberg said he discovered the error after receiving a connection request on Signal from a user identified as "Michael Waltz," believed to be national security adviser to Trump . Two days later, he said he was added to a chat involving top officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , Secretary of State Marco Rubio , and Vice President JD Vance.

Goldberg said the group proceeded to discuss critical policy matters, with Hegseth even detailing precise information about weapons, targets, and attack timing.

Officials debate timing of strikes

The conversation exposed internal debates on the necessity and timing of the military operation. Goldberg stated that Vice President Vance expressed concerns about the economic fallout and potential oil price spikes, writing, "There is a real risk that the public doesn't understand this or why it's necessary." Hegseth, however, pushed for immediate action, citing the need to restore US deterrence against Iran-backed Houthis .

Confirmation of breach

As the discussions continued, Goldberg remained unnoticed in the chat. On March 15, at 11:44 a.m., Goldberg said that Hegseth posted a detailed war plan, stating that the first bombs would be dropped at 1:45 p.m. eastern time. Two hours later, explosions were reported in Yemen .

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