A significant national security lapse has rocked the Trump administration after it was revealed that top-secret military plans concerning U.S. operations in Yemen were inadvertently shared with a journalist through a secure group chat.

According to The Atlantic, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added the publication’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a Signal group chat originally intended for senior government officials. The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

The group was actively discussing highly sensitive military strategies involving imminent U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. Specifics reportedly shared in the chat included targeting coordinates, weapon systems to be used, and the precise timing of attacks. Goldberg, initially unsure of the chat’s authenticity, later published a detailed report after verifying the information he had inadvertently received.

The White House has confirmed the incident but maintains that no classified material was compromised. However, this assertion has been met with skepticism. Lawmakers and national security experts have criticized the administration for its lack of oversight and poor communication protocols. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) described the situation as "sloppy, reckless incompetence" and called for a formal investigation.

National Security Adviser Waltz accepted full responsibility for the breach, calling it an "embarrassing mistake." He claimed he was unaware of how Goldberg’s contact was added to the encrypted group chat and did not explain why such sensitive discussions were occurring on an app not officially sanctioned for classified communication.

Secretary Hegseth downplayed the severity of the breach, stating, “Nobody was texting war plans,” despite clear indications that detailed operational data was circulated. President Donald Trump echoed this sentiment, dismissing the controversy as politically motivated and labeling the incident a "witch hunt."

The event—already dubbed “Signalgate” by some in the media—has raised fresh concerns about information security practices within the administration. Experts are now calling for tighter controls on the use of personal communication apps by government officials, particularly for matters involving national defense.

As the story continues to unfold, lawmakers are pressing for greater transparency and accountability, warning that even a minor slip in secure communications could have severe implications for global diplomacy and national security.