Senate Hearing Reveals Trump Officials' War Plans Leak, Criticized by Democrats

Top intelligence officials from the Trump administration, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, faced Congress to address a security breach involving leaked war plans for military strikes in Yemen. During the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Democratic Senator Mark Warner criticized what he termed 'careless, incompetent behavior' related to the handling of sensitive information, noting the inclusion of a journalist in the chat group as particularly troubling. The leaked messages reportedly contained operational details about the strikes, which commenced shortly after the information was shared. Both Gabbard and Ratcliffe struggled to recall specifics about the discussions, leading to skepticism from senators about the handling of classified information. This incident has prompted calls for accountability and clearer protocols regarding the sharing of sensitive military information. Congressional hearings are set to continue to examine the implications of this breach and the overall security posture of the administration.