Democrats Criticize Trump Admin Over War Plans Leak

The Trump administration is facing backlash following a significant leak of sensitive military information regarding planned strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, which occurred during a group chat inadvertently including journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. While Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, downplay the incident as a mistake, Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Ted Lieu, criticize the administration for recklessness, suggesting it compromises national security. President Trump defended his National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who added Goldberg to the chat, calling the incident a 'glitch' and asserting that the information was not classified. Trump acknowledged the need for secure communication, suggesting that discussions of military operations should occur in secure environments rather than on apps like Signal. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins highlighted the hypocrisy of Trump officials who previously criticized Hillary Clinton for security lapses, showcasing their past statements in her coverage of the incident. The situation has prompted an internal investigation to assess the breach and prevent future occurrences.