A significant security breach occurred when a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a private group chat with senior Trump administration officials. The chat, which took place on the encrypted Signal app, included discussions about a U.S. military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Key figures in the conversation included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

Goldberg was mistakenly added to the chat and witnessed the team debating military actions, including concerns about the strike’s impact on global trade. The group celebrated the strike’s success, with emojis and congratulatory messages. This leak highlights concerns about the handling of classified information in an unclassified setting, violating standard security protocols.

The incident raises questions about why such sensitive material was discussed on a private app, potentially breaching laws governing the handling of classified information. Critics argue that the Trump administration’s preference for non-expert appointments has led to serious mistakes, like this breach. This is particularly ironic, given Trump’s past criticism of Hillary Clinton’s email server scandal. Despite the gravity of the situation, it remains unclear if any consequences will follow.