(DailyChive.com) – A Signal group chat meant for top officials under President Trump was mistakenly leaked to The Atlantic’s editor, sparking national debates.
At a Glance
- Two intelligence officials denied sharing classified information during a Senate hearing.
- A journalist was mistakenly added to a Signal chat discussing military plans.
- President Trump stated the incident did not impact national security.
- Calls for resignations were dismissed as the incident was labeled a benign error.
Leak Sparks National Security Debate
A Signal group chat for discussions among high-tier officials under former President Trump inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. The chat touched on potential military action against Houthi forces in Yemen. Intelligence officials, Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe, denied sharing classified information in the chat when questioned in a Senate Committee hearing.
President Trump addressed the incident promptly. He assured the public that the leak bore no impact on national security. Trump clarified that the exchanged messages didn’t contain classified information. He defended National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, hinting that an error by a staff member led to the journalist’s inclusion.
Yeah, because the sitting president knowingly endorsing and weaponizing a plot to fabricate evidence to falsely portray the Republican candidate for president as a Russian agent is nothing compared to some leaked text messages—truly the scandal of the century! 🤣 https://t.co/5Lyf5g7EWs
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) March 24, 2025
Leaked Messages and Legislative Response
The now-exposed chat discussed details of a proposed Yemen attack. Democrats in the Senate expressed outrage over this breach, with some demanding resignations from those involved. Despite these calls, President Trump dismissed any allegations of severe wrongdoing, labeling the incident a benign error.
“sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior” – Mark Warner
While bipartisan criticism emerged, The White House has downplayed the issue. Discussions, including potential resignations and accountability, persist among politicians and the public alike.
Do the veterans representing Indiana in the Senate, @SenatorBanks and @SenToddYoung, have anything to say about national security secrets being leaked to journalists on Signal?
So far just 🦗 https://t.co/MebOV0NzPt
— Indiana Democratic Party (@INDems) March 24, 2025
Ongoing Investigations
The incident could become a test for FBI Director Kash Patel, though it remains unconfirmed if a formal investigation is planned. Meanwhile, other Signal users remain cautious. Information breaches through encrypted apps pose potential risks, as evidenced by the unintended addition to the Signal chat.
“Brian Hughes, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, confirmed the authenticity of the message chain to Goldberg and said the administration was ‘reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.'” – Brian Hughes
President Trump’s stance on the matter remains clear. Despite the revelations, he reiterated confidence that classified data was uncompromised. The Senate Intelligence Committee will continue to review and hold discussions on the incident.
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