Lawmakers Demand Answers After Trump Team Shares War Secrets in Private Chat
1️⃣ Big Security Mistake: Trump’s top officials discussed secret Yemen war plans in a private Signal chat group that accidentally included a journalist (The Atlantic’s editor). Democrats call this “dangerously reckless.”
2️⃣ What Was Shared?
- Attack details against Yemen’s Houthi rebels
- Weapons being used
- Exact timing of strikes
(Info that could endanger troops if leaked)
3️⃣ Who’s Involved?
- Intelligence chiefs Tulsi Gabbard & John Ratcliffe
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (posted operational secrets)
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg (said he was “shocked” to be added)
Why It Matters:
⚠️ Safety Risk: Sharing war plans on commercial apps breaks security rules
🇺🇸 Political Fight: Democrats demand investigations; Republicans defend Trump’s “strong leadership”
🔍 Reuters Reports: First to reveal the chat included Vance, Rubio & other top officials
What Happens Next?
- Tuesday/Wednesday hearings where officials must explain the lapse
- Calls for resignations or revoked security clearances
- White House still investigating how the journalist was added
Source: Reuters