Goldberg Added to US Secret Military Chat on Yemen

A significant security blunder occurred when US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a private Signal group chat intended for discussions on military actions in Yemen. This error stemmed from an automatic contact-saving feature on Waltz's iPhone that misidentified Goldberg’s number as that of National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes, after an email exchange during the 2024 campaign. The mistake was unveiled on March 13 when sensitive messages were being shared in the group. Although President Trump considered firing Waltz, he ultimately decided against it, reportedly more annoyed that Waltz had Goldberg's contact than by the security lapse itself. An internal White House investigation confirmed that no classified information was leaked, resulting in Waltz avoiding severe repercussions. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in communication protocols within the administration and raises questions about data privacy in digital communications.