A U.S. journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat with top officials discussing military strikes in Yemen against Huthi rebels. The White House confirmed this security breach, which allowed the journalist to receive advance notice before President Trump’s official announcement of the strikes.

A significant security breach occurred during the Trump administration when a U.S. journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat with high-ranking officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance. The White House confirmed that this chat involved discussions about imminent military strikes against Yemen’s Huthi rebels. Notably, President Donald Trump officially announced these strikes on March 15, but journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, received prior notification through the chat on Signal.

This incident illustrates the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive information, especially concerning military operations. The inclusion of a journalist in confidential discussions raises significant concerns about protocol and information security within governmental communications.

Original Source: www.djournal.com

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