A Signal group chat containing sensitive Yemen war plans was mistakenly shared with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic. White House National Security Council confirmed the chat’s authenticity. President Trump claimed ignorance of the situation, while the Pentagon and State Department referred questions to the White House.

A sensitive group chat involving Yemen war plans was inadvertently shared with Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, as reported on Monday. The Trump administration’s National Security Council spokesman, Brian Hughes, confirmed that the Signal chat appears to be authentic, noting the discussions involved senior officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Hughes stated, “At this time, the message thread that was reported appears to be authentic, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.” He emphasized the coordination among officials and asserted there were no threats to American servicemembers or national security.

President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware of the situation during a press interaction, stating that he was hearing about it for the first time from the reporter. The Pentagon has directed inquiries regarding Hegseth’s involvement to the National Security Council and the White House.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce was questioned about the classified discussions conducted over Signal among Cabinet members, and the implications of such an incident. She declined to comment, stating, “We will not comment on the secretary’s deliberative conversations, and secondly, that you should contact the White House.”

This incident highlights potential security oversights within the Trump administration concerning classified communications. The authenticity of the group chat raises questions about the procedures for handling sensitive information, particularly in unsecure environments. Continued inquiries from the media suggest that this story will evolve as more information becomes available.

Original Source: abc7news.com

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