By A leaked Signal group chat involving top US military and intelligence officials has revealed discussions about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, contradicting claims that war plans were never shared.
Published by The Atlantic, the messages show that classified information was exchanged, despite previous denials by Trump administration officials. Sources say Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive details at the time.
Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg defended the publication, stating, “There is a clear public interest in disclosing the sort of information that Trump advisers included in nonsecure communications channels.”
The revelations have sparked backlash from Democratic lawmakers. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Democrats sent a letter to President Trump, demanding an explanation and calling the breach “astonishingly poor judgment.”
The letter also urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate potential violations of the Espionage Act. Copies were sent to key figures, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
With pressure mounting, the administration now faces calls for transparency and accountability over how classified information was handled.
