Breach in the Chain: How Private Messaging Unraveled U.S. War Plans

Top Trump administration officials accidentally disclosed U.S. military plans against Yemen's Houthis in a Signal group chat, with a journalist added by mistake. This led to strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, deeming it a national security breach needing congressional investigation.

In a shocking lapse of security, Trump administration officials inadvertently exposed classified U.S. military strategies targeting Yemen's Houthi forces in a group chat on the Signal app. Astonishingly, a journalist was mistakenly included in the conversation, leading to widespread criticism and calls for a congressional inquiry.

The disclosure came just hours before a large-scale military campaign, and involved senior figures like National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democratic lawmakers were quick to condemn the incident, which they cited as a potential breach of national security laws.

The situation has reignited debates over secure communication practices within the government, especially as Signal becomes an unofficial channel for sensitive discussions. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the White House confirming the authenticity of the message chain.

(With inputs from agencies.)