Signal Chat Leak Reveals Sensitive U.S. Military Details on Yemen Strike
The Atlantic's publication of the full chat transcript intensifies scrutiny of the Trump administration's handling of operational security.
- The Atlantic released the complete Signal chat transcript involving senior U.S. officials discussing a planned military strike on Yemen's Houthi militia.
- The chat revealed detailed operational information, including timing, locations, and weapons, which experts argue could have jeopardized the mission if leaked.
- The Trump administration denies that any classified information was shared and accuses The Atlantic and Democrats of a politically motivated attack.
- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted to accidentally adding The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to the chat group.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Richard Blumenthal, have criticized the administration's handling of sensitive information and called for resignations.