The Atlantic's editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a Signal group chat regarding sensitive military discussions linked to the Trump administration's strikes on Yemen. This incident has raised alarms among lawmakers of both parties about operational security and the potential implications for the Pentagon, as the Signal app is not an approved platform for classified communications. The group chat included high-ranking officials, and its authenticity was confirmed by the National Security Council, stressing the seriousness of this breach.
The breach highlights a serious lapse in operational security, as a journalist gained access to sensitive military discussions involving top US officials.
The National Security Council confirmed that the Signal group chat, which included The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, was authentic, raising alarms about security protocols.
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