Trump Adviser’s Group Chat Mistake Exposes Military Plans
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly adds journalist to top-secret chat.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly added Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, to a top-secret group chat discussing U.S. military operations in Yemen, sparking concerns over security protocols at the highest levels of government.
Accidental Leak Raises Alarms
The incident, reported firsthand by Goldberg in The Atlantic, revealed that Waltz included Goldberg in a cabinet-level Signal chat, where top Trump officials were discussing potential U.S. military actions in Yemen. (ABC News)
Goldberg immediately alerted the administration and did not publish the details, but the breach has drawn scrutiny from both security experts and lawmakers. (AP News)
White House Stands by Waltz
The White House has downplayed the breach, insisting no classified information was compromised. President Trump defended Waltz, stating "Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man." He also characterized the incident as “the only glitch in two months” and insisted it had “no impact at all” on military operations. (NBC News)
However, critics argue the error highlights lax security measures within the administration, and some lawmakers are calling for an internal review of how sensitive information is shared among officials.
Security Concerns Over Signal Use
The incident has also raised concerns about the use of private messaging apps like Signal for high-level national security discussions.
Brett Bruen, a former National Security Council official under President Obama, commented “This is protecting highly sensitive information 101 — you do not share it outside of a classified system. This is top secret, specially compartmentalized information. It has no business being on Signal.” (The Independent)
With scrutiny mounting, the breach underscores the importance of strict security measures in government communications. What do you think—was this an innocent mistake or a sign of deeper issues? Let us know in the comments.
It sounds like a human error, not often made, and that the Trump administration has ackowledged it, taken it under serious consideration, assured those needing assurance that there was no major breach of top-secret info and they are moving on. I support how the Trump admin team handled it and Pres. Trump's understanding that nobody is perfect. Can't be more proud of my President. I am living in an unprecedented time where I can trust my government again, and all the 'Top Dogs' of the Cabinet. This has never happened before in my almost-60-years of existence. I am appreciating EVERY DAY.
Wrong and full of lies.