Top Secret War Plans Leaked to Journalist via Signal Chat: National Security Meltdown!
by Amanda Ireland in PoliticsPresident Trump’s cabinet officials leaked classified information about impending US airstrikes against Houthi terrorists in Yemen via a Signal group chat that accidentally included Atlantic magazine editor Jeffrey Goldberg. The leaked information, which included minute-by-minute details of the operation, weapons used, and targeting methods, was deemed "really scary" and "floored" by national security experts. The chat included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, who both shared highly sensitive information, including a battle damage assessment. Experts say the information disclosed could have caused significant damage to national security. Waltz has taken "full responsibility," while Hegseth claims no classified information was shared. The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about cybersecurity practices within the highest levels of the US government. The timeline of events, according to Goldberg, is as follows: March 11th, Waltz reached out; March 13th, Goldberg was added to the group; March 15th, the attack plan was revealed. The incident has raised questions about the potential harm caused by the leak and the possible motivations behind Goldberg’s inclusion in the chat. Experts point out that even seemingly innocuous information about troop movements can be classified and compromise national security. The White House maintains that no classified information was discussed, but Goldberg insists the information was sensitive and could have been used to harm American personnel.
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