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CIA Review Finds Sensitive Signal Messages Missing from John Ratcliffe’s Phone

The disappearance of substantive messages from a group chat discussing Yemen military operations raises concerns over compliance with a federal preservation order.

Overview

  • Sensitive Signal group chat messages involving U.S. military plans in Yemen were missing from CIA Director John Ratcliffe's phone during a review by the CIA on March 31.
  • The review followed a federal judge’s March 27 order requiring key Trump administration officials to preserve all messages from the chat between March 11 and 15.
  • The Signal chat, known as 'Houthi PC,' mistakenly included a journalist, exposing sensitive discussions and prompting heightened scrutiny of communication practices.
  • Court documents reveal that only the group name and administrative settings were visible on Ratcliffe’s phone, with no substantive content present.
  • The incident is part of the broader 'Signalgate' controversy, sparking bipartisan calls for accountability and reform in secure communication protocols.