Journalist Mistakenly Added to Trump Officials' Yemen Strike Chat

A significant security breach occurred when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat involving senior Trump administration officials planning military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The group, which included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, discussed sensitive details of the operation just days before it took place on March 15. Goldberg initially doubted the authenticity of the chat but became alarmed when the group began discussing imminent strike timings and weaponry. National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes confirmed the incident is under review, highlighting concerns over how an unauthorized number was included in the discussion. Legal experts suggest that the inclusion of Goldberg could constitute a violation of U.S. laws governing national defense information. This incident raises questions about the administration's communication practices and security protocols in sensitive military matters.