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The leaked Signal group chat involving National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg reveals a troubling lapse in protocol, with the White House scrambling to contain fallout while maintaining confidence in its team. Despite Waltz’s alleged role in adding Goldberg to the chat, he claims no prior relationship with the journalist—a claim that strains credibility given the circumstances.
The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other senior officials discussing strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Hegseth shared specifics about targets, weapon systems, and timing shortly before the March 15 attack. Goldberg confirmed the chat’s authenticity after cross-referencing the details with real-time reports of the explosions in Yemen.
While the National Security Council acknowledged the messages as “authentic,” Waltz has not directly addressed his connection to Goldberg. President Trump dismissed concerns, stating, “I don’t know anything about it,” and criticized The Atlantic as a “magazine going out of business”. The White House emphasized Trump’s “utmost confidence” in Waltz despite internal discussions about his recklessness.
Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called the leak “one of the most egregious breaches of intelligence” in recent memory, demanding resignations. Republicans, however, downplayed the incident, with Sen. John Kennedy dismissing it as a “mistake” that “happens”.
Goldberg’s account suggests he was added to the chat by a Signal user matching Waltz’s name. The White House has not explained how Goldberg’s number was included, raising questions about vetting procedures for secure communications. Critics note the hypocrisy of Trump officials using commercial apps for sensitive discussions after previously attacking Hillary Clinton for similar email lapses.
This incident underscores systemic failures in the administration’s handling of classified information, with national security decisions debated on unsecured platforms. While no classified material was reportedly shared, the breach exposes vulnerabilities that adversaries could exploit—a risk Americans should find unacceptable from those tasked with protecting the homeland.
