In a significant yet absurd incident, The Atlantic's editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, accidentally received a connection request from a Trump administration official and was later added to a group text discussing sensitive military operations against Houthi groups in Yemen. As the U.S. launched airstrikes on March 15, Goldberg found himself in a unique position, monitoring conversations among top officials like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President J. D. Vance. This accidental inclusion raised alarms regarding national security protocols, emphasizing the potential risks of discussing critical military strategies over unsecure communication platforms.
On March 15, the U.S. began a bombing campaign against Houthi groups in Yemen. Jeffrey Goldberg's accidental inclusion in a high-stakes group text revealed sensitive military plans.
The startling incident raises serious questions about security protocols, especially as it involved a text thread meant for important administration officials discussing real-time military operations.
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