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Trump Administration Faces Fallout From Signal Chat Security Breach

A journalist was mistakenly included in a group chat discussing classified military plans, prompting bipartisan criticism and investigations.

  • Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat involving senior Trump officials discussing U.S. military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
  • The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the chat and launched a review into how the breach occurred.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied sharing classified war plans, though Goldberg reported receiving operational details about the strikes, including targets and timing.
  • The use of Signal, a non-secure messaging app, for sensitive discussions has raised concerns about potential violations of the Espionage Act and federal records laws.
  • Lawmakers from both parties have called for investigations, with some criticizing the administration's handling of classified information and security protocols.
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