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Trump Officials Face Backlash Over Signal Chat Leak of Classified Yemen Strike Plans

A journalist was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat where senior officials discussed classified military details, prompting bipartisan calls for accountability.

  • Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed he was accidentally added to a Signal group chat discussing classified U.S. military operations in Yemen.
  • The group chat included senior Trump administration officials, such as National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance.
  • The White House confirmed the authenticity of the chat and announced an investigation into how Goldberg was added to the group.
  • The use of Signal for discussing classified information has raised legal concerns, including potential violations of the Espionage Act and federal records laws.
  • Bipartisan criticism has emerged, with Democrats and Republicans demanding investigations and accountability for the security breach.
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