Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Top national security officials serving President Donald Trump, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, reportedly texted plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat on the secure messaging app Signal. The chat included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who published a story detailing the breach. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the text chain and is investigating how the journalist's number was added. President Trump initially claimed ignorance of the incident but later downplayed it as a minor "glitch." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that no classified material was sent and no war plans were discussed. However, reports indicate the texts contained operational details such as targets, weapons, and attack sequencing. Defense Secretary Hegseth has attacked Goldberg, calling him deceitful, while Vance reportedly expressed concerns about the timing and messaging of the strikes. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who are calling for investigations, while some Republicans have expressed concern and a desire for further review. House Speaker Mike Johnson, however, suggested that adverse consequences for those involved would be a mistake. The event occurs amidst a reported crackdown on leaks within the Defense Department, including the potential use of polygraphs.