Top national security officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, inadvertently shared sensitive information regarding military operations in Yemen through a group chat on Signal, which included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The National Security Council confirmed the text chain's authenticity and is probing the circumstances around the journalist's presence in the chat. Following the leak, Hegseth's office emphasized a renewed focus on preventing information leaks, hinting at potential measures like polygraphs for personnel. The situation raises concerns about operational security and the handling of classified information.
Top national security officials for President Trump, including his defense secretary, mistakenly shared military plans in a secure group chat with a journalist.
Although the National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the text chain, they are investigating how a reporter was added to the chat.
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