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Trump Officials Face Scrutiny After Signal Chat Reveals Yemen Strike Details

The Atlantic published full messages showing operational specifics shared in a Signal group chat, intensifying criticism of the Trump administration's handling of sensitive information.

  • The Atlantic released the full Signal chat messages where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed timing, targets, and weapons for Yemen airstrikes hours before they occurred.
  • The Trump administration continues to deny that the messages contained classified information, dismissing the incident as exaggerated and without operational impact.
  • National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted responsibility for accidentally adding journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to the group chat, calling it a mistake.
  • Critics, including lawmakers and security experts, argue the use of a public messaging app for military discussions was reckless and endangered national security.
  • The Yemen strikes reportedly killed 53 people, including children, further fueling humanitarian and ethical concerns about the operation.
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