Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Security Breach Involving Journalist in Yemen Strike Discussions

A journalist was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat where senior officials discussed classified military plans, exposing security lapses and internal divisions.

• Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently included in a Signal group chat with senior Trump administration officials, gaining access to sensitive details of U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
• The White House has confirmed the authenticity of the group chat and launched an investigation into how the error occurred, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz accepting responsibility.
• President Trump has downplayed the incident, calling it a 'minor glitch,' while Democrats have condemned it as a severe security failure and demanded a full investigation.
• The use of Signal, an unsecured public messaging app, for discussing classified military operations has raised concerns about potential violations of federal security protocols, including the Espionage Act.
• The breach also revealed internal disagreements within the administration, with Vice President J.D. Vance opposing the strikes, arguing they primarily benefited European interests rather than U.S. priorities.

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