Top national security officials in President Donald Trump’s administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, reportedly shared sensitive military plans for upcoming airstrikes in Yemen via a secure messaging app. Unbeknownst to them, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently included in this group chat, which detailed targets, weaponry, and attack sequences. The National Security Council has acknowledged the authenticity of these messages and is investigating how Goldberg was added to the conversation.
President Trump, when questioned about the incident, stated he was unaware of the situation, remarking, “I know nothing about it.” He also expressed skepticism toward The Atlantic, labeling it as “not much of a magazine.”
The disclosure has sparked bipartisan concern over operational security. Democratic lawmakers have called for congressional investigations, with Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY) describing the situation as “reckless, irresponsible, and dangerous.” Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, indicated that the matter would be examined on a bipartisan basis.
Defense Secretary Hegseth has downplayed the severity of the breach, asserting, “Nobody was texting war plans.” Nonetheless, the incident raises significant questions about the use of unclassified communication platforms for discussing sensitive military operations and the potential risks to national security.
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