During the Trump administration, senior officials utilized the messaging app Signal for confidential discussions, inadvertently inviting journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. Among the group members were prominent figures such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. In the ensuing discussions, they shared classified details about planned military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, including impending airstrikes. The chatter raised questions regarding operational security as officials deliberated on communication strategies and financial implications for European nations. The situation drew criticism and highlighted concerns over security protocols in governmental communications.
Senior Trump administration officials used the messaging app Signal for classified discussions, accidentally inviting journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a group planning strikes on Houthi rebels.
Goldberg observed detailed discussions on classified military operations, including an imminent airstrike plan, revealing a significant lapse in operational security by senior officials.
In a revealing exchange, Pete Hegseth emphasized operational security, stating: 'I will do all we can to enforce 100 percent OPSEC. I welcome other thoughts.'
A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed the authenticity of the Signal chat, emphasizing the sensitive nature of discussions regarding U.S. military actions in Yemen.
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