Big trouble is brewing in Washington after a shocking security breach hit the Trump administration. A top journalist was accidentally added to a secret Signal chat where the U.S. military was planning strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Yes, you heard that right – classified plans, targets, weapon packages, all leaked and just hours before the attack! Stay tuned as we break it all down.
How the Shocking Leak Happened
It all started when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, received a Signal connection request from an account claiming to be National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. Moments later, Goldberg was added to a group chat named “Houthi PC small group” – and what he saw inside? Shocking military secrets.
The chat included top names:
Vice President JD Vance
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
CIA Director John Ratcliffe
DNI Tulsi Gabbard
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
And right there – in real time – Goldberg saw plans for a U.S. military strike on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, complete with timing and weapon details – TWO hours before the actual strike happened.
Democrats Demand Investigation
Once the story broke, political chaos erupted. Democrats called this one of the most stunning breaches of military intelligence in years.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer demanded a full investigation, calling it a national security scandal. Even Republican Senator Roger Wicker admitted mistakes were made.
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And the White House? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the incident, praising the operation’s success and backing National Security Advisor Waltz.
But the Defense Secretary lashed out at Goldberg, calling him “a deceitful and highly discredited journalist” – avoiding any real answers about the classified leak.
Internal Disagreement Over the Yemen Strike
Interestingly, the leaked chat also exposed internal divisions within the Trump administration. VP JD Vance disagreed with the President’s move, warning:
“This could spike oil prices and conflict with our message on Europe.”
He argued for a delay, suggesting the team “do the messaging work first” before launching the strike. But ultimately, the operation went ahead – right on schedule.
Later, Vance’s office claimed he’s fully aligned with President Trump – but that chat tells a different story.
Europe Blasted in Secret Messages
The leaked messages didn’t stop at military plans. The group even bashed European allies.
One message from Waltz’s account read:
“Whether now or weeks later, the U.S. will have to reopen the shipping lanes – and Europe should PAY for it.”
Vance chimed in, frustrated:
“I just hate bailing Europe out again.”
And Hegseth responded:
“VP, I fully share your loathing of European freeloading. It’s PATHETIC.”
That’s some raw and unfiltered talk from America’s top brass.
What’s Next – Investigation Incoming
The National Security Council confirmed the chat’s authenticity and admitted an error – somehow, a journalist landed inside one of the most sensitive military discussions.
The Senate Armed Services Committee is now planning to investigate. Republicans call it a mistake… Democrats say it’s a disaster.