Goldberg Claims Hegseth Leaked War Plans in Signal Chat

Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic recently alleged that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military plans regarding strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen through a group chat on the Signal app, a claim Hegseth has vehemently denied. Hegseth characterized Goldberg as a 'deceitful and highly discredited journalist' and insisted that there were no war plans being discussed. In response, Goldberg stated he had seen a 'minute-by-minute accounting' of the military operation, asserting that he refrained from publishing the details to protect American military personnel. The incident has sparked a heated back-and-forth, with various media outlets weighing in on the credibility of both parties. Notably, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton expressed disbelief over the situation, while President Trump dismissed The Atlantic as a declining publication and claimed he was unaware of the incident. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Trump administration officials and the media, particularly in the context of national security.