Members of the Trump administration shared sensitive Yemen war plans via an unsecured chat mistakenly including The Atlantic’s editor, Jeffrey Goldberg. National Security Council spokesman confirmed the chat’s authenticity, citing policy coordination while dismissing concerns for national security. President Trump claimed ignorance of the situation, and State Department officials were reluctant to comment on the classified discussion.

A report by Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic reveals that members of the Trump administration were involved in discussing sensitive Yemen war plans via an unsecured group chat. This chat inadvertently included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, highlighting issues surrounding the security of classified communications among senior officials.

White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the Signal group chat and noted that there is an ongoing review to understand how an unauthorized member was added. He emphasized that the communication underscores coordinated policy actions but dismissed concerns regarding national security, stating, “The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to our servicemembers or our national security.”

President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware of the issue, stating he heard about it for the first time from a reporter. The Pentagon deferred inquiries concerning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s involvement in the chat and the associated plans to the National Security Council and the White House.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce was questioned about the classified conversation occurring over Signal, and if Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed any concern regarding its implications. Bruce replied, “We will not comment on the secretary’s deliberative conversations, and… you should contact the White House” for further details.

This incident has raised serious concerns regarding communication security within the Trump administration, particularly about how sensitive information is managed. As the situation develops, it remains crucial to observe the responses from the National Security Council and other administrative officials involved. The assurance of national security amidst this breach is also a focal point warranting scrutiny.

Original Source: abc7.com

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