Trump Denies Knowledge of Secret Signal Chat Discussing Yemen Strikes

President Donald Trump claimed ignorance regarding a report from The Atlantic which alleged that top officials, including himself, had discussed sensitive military plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen through a Signal group chat that included the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. During a press conference, Trump dismissed the publication, stating, 'I'm not a big fan of The Atlantic' and insisted he was hearing about the situation for the first time. The White House confirmed the incident, where a journalist was inadvertently added to discussions about military strikes. Trump remarked on the effectiveness of the attack, suggesting that if it had been poorly coordinated, it wouldn't have been successful. The report has raised concerns about the handling of classified information and the inclusion of media personnel in sensitive discussions. This story continues to develop as new details emerge regarding the implications of the leak.