Accountability on Signal: Democrats Demand Answers on Security Breach

U.S. Democrats are holding Trump administration officials accountable for discussing sensitive attack plans on a commercial messaging app. They argue information could have endangered lives if leaked to foreign adversaries. The officials insisted no classified details were shared, despite screenshots proving otherwise.

U.S. Democrats are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding the use of a commercial messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans. During a hearing, Democrat Jim Himes emphasized the severity of the breach, stating lives were at risk had the information fallen into enemy hands.

The hearing witnessed testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Both maintained that no classified information was shared on Signal, an encrypted messaging app, despite screenshots suggesting otherwise. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's texts about military operations raised alarm among committee members.

Democrats called for a Justice Department investigation to understand how sensitive details were exposed. Trump's administration, although supporting national security efforts, intends to review the app's usage. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz admitted responsibility but asserted no classified info was disclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)