Democratic senators demanded clarity from US intelligence officials regarding a significant leak of national security information. The controversy arose when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, disclosed his presence in a Signal group chat that included discussions on airstrikes in Yemen, reportedly involving high-ranking Trump officials. This incident prompted concerns about the careless handling of classified information. During a Senate intelligence committee hearing, senators accused the intelligence community of compromising national security, while Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, failed to offer precise answers about the incident.
The incident involving the Atlantic editor's inclusion in a Signal group chat illustrates critical national security failures among top intelligence leaders, say Democratic senators.
Democratic senators questioned intelligence officials about a security breach linked to the Atlantic article, emphasizing the risks posed to US military operations by careless leaks.
Mark Warner, the committee's vice-chair, criticized intelligence leaders for 'sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior' regarding the handling of classified information in the Signal group.
As the discussion unfolded, Tulsi Gabbard evaded many inquiries related to the chat group's sensitive content, stating it is under National Security Council review.
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