Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Accidental Leak of Military Plans via Signal

The Atlantic published details of a U.S. military strike plan mistakenly shared with its editor-in-chief, prompting criticism of the administration's handling of sensitive information.

The Atlantic revealed it was accidentally added to a Signal group chat involving senior U.S. officials discussing military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Screenshots published by the outlet included the timing of planned strikes, which occurred two hours after the messages were sent.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted responsibility for the error and announced a temporary halt to using Signal for sensitive communications.
The Trump administration has downplayed the incident, disputing that the leaked messages constituted detailed 'war plans' and accusing The Atlantic of exaggeration.
Democrats have sharply criticized the administration, citing negligence and incompetence in handling national security protocols.