Security Breach in Yemen Attack Planning Exposed

A significant security breach occurred when US national security adviser Mike Waltz unintentionally added Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing military actions in Yemen. This mishap originated from a mix-up during the 2024 election campaign when Waltz's iPhone saved Goldberg's number under White House spokesperson Brian Hughes due to a contact suggestion feature. The error was not discovered until March 2025, after sensitive military discussions had already taken place with Goldberg unknowingly included. The White House conducted an internal investigation, confirming the mistake stemmed from Apple's contact merging functionality. Despite the breach, no classified information was leaked, and while some officials faced repercussions, Waltz retained his position as Trump's national security adviser. The incident has sparked criticism of the administration's security practices, though it has been downplayed by some as lacking substantial impact.