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Journalist Unintentionally Added to Secret US Government Chat on Yemen Airstrikes

The National Security Council confirms the breach involving classified military plans, prompting an internal investigation into the Trump administration's use of unauthorized communication tools.

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„The Atlantic“-Chefredakteur Jeffrey Goldberg (r.) im Aptil 2022 im Gespräch mit dem früheren US-Präsidenten Barack Obama
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Overview

  • Jeffrey Goldberg, Chefredakteur of 'The Atlantic,' was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat discussing classified US military operations.
  • The chat included high-ranking officials such as Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • The group discussed detailed plans for airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, including targets, weapons, and timing.
  • The National Security Council has launched an internal investigation into the breach, which has raised concerns about the administration's handling of sensitive information.
  • The use of the Signal app for classified discussions violated established protocols, intensifying scrutiny of the Trump administration's security practices.