A shocking mistake has put US national security at risk! President Donald Trump is standing by his National Security Adviser, Michael Waltz, after an accidental security leak involving top-secret war plans.
What Happened?
On March 13, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic was accidentally added to an encrypted group chat on the Signal messaging app. This chat included top US officials discussing highly classified military plans against Yemen’s Houthis, who had been attacking Red Sea shipping routes.
The shocking part? The chat reportedly revealed details about:
US attack targets Weapons being used Attack timing An active CIA agent’s name 
While Signal is secure, cybersecurity experts warn that hacking a phone could still expose everything in the chat.
Why Is This a Big Deal?
Classified military plans should NEVER be discussed on regular messaging apps. Unknown numbers—like Goldberg’s—should never be included in top-secret discussions. A military officer would be fired immediately for such a mistake!
What Did Trump Say?
Despite the outrage, Trump defended Waltz, saying:
“Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.”
However, many Democrats—and even some Republicans—are demanding an investigation into this massive security breach.
What Happens Next?
On Tuesday, US Senators grilled top intelligence officials, including:
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Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence)
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John Ratcliffe (CIA Director)
Senator Mark Warner called it a “stunningly reckless” mistake and warned that anyone else would be fired for such an error.
Is Anyone Being Punished?
So far, the White House is defending the officials involved. Some lawmakers are calling for resignations or at least revoking security clearances, but no one has been officially removed or punished yet.
Meanwhile, the US military operation in Yemen still went ahead as planned.
