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Trump Administration Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Signal Chat Security Breach

A journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat discussing U.S. military operations in Yemen, prompting calls for accountability and raising concerns about communication protocols.

  • National Security Advisor Mike Waltz added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing sensitive military operations in Yemen, confirmed by the White House as authentic.
  • The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other senior officials, with operational details about airstrikes reportedly shared.
  • Democratic lawmakers are demanding resignations and investigations, while Republicans express concern but largely defend the administration's handling of the breach.
  • President Trump has downplayed the incident, calling it a minor error and voicing continued confidence in Waltz and his national security team.
  • The use of Signal, a non-secure app, for sensitive discussions has drawn scrutiny, with Senate hearings underway to assess the breach's implications for national security.
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