Overview

• Mike Waltz, Trump's national security advisor, inadvertently added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat discussing U.S. military strike plans in Yemen due to a contact mix-up.
• The chat contained highly sensitive information, including details on targets, weapon systems, and timings, raising concerns about operational security risks.
• The error originated during the 2024 campaign when Goldberg's contact details were misattributed to Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes and saved incorrectly by Waltz.
• Despite public backlash and internal inquiries into the handling of classified communications, no high-ranking officials, including Waltz, have been dismissed.
• The incident underscores broader concerns about the Trump Administration's use of commercial messaging platforms for top-secret discussions and its approach to cybersecurity.