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Trump Administration Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Signal Chat Leak

Leaked messages revealed sensitive details about Yemen airstrikes, prompting investigations and criticism of communication practices.

Overview

  • National Security Adviser Mike Waltz admitted to mistakenly adding The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat discussing Yemen airstrikes.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared operational details, including timing and weaponry, which some lawmakers and experts argue should have been classified.
  • The White House denies that classified information was disclosed, emphasizing the success of the Yemen operation and downplaying the breach.
  • Bipartisan calls for accountability have grown, with lawmakers urging investigations into the use of Signal for sensitive communications.
  • The National Security Council and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are investigating the breach, as concerns about app vulnerabilities and operational security mount.