Karoline Leavitt Defends National Security Amid Signal Leak Controversy

In a recent White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced intense scrutiny regarding the inadvertent addition of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing military plans against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Leavitt maintained that no classified information was shared, despite reporters questioning the inclusion of sensitive details such as weapons systems and launch timings. She emphasized that the Secretary of Defense confirmed that the material discussed did not constitute classified information, accusing the media of sensationalizing the issue. Leavitt also criticized the Biden administration's previous handling of the Houthi designation and defended Trump's national security approach. The press secretary's remarks prompted further inquiries from journalists about the implications for American service members if such details were publicly accessible. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and the media over national security narratives.