Editor-in-chief of "The Atlantic" Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally received access to confidential discussions by U.S. highest officials on operations against Huti rebels in Yemen. The leaks included details of attacks, choice of targets, and even interior disputes in the administration.
How did the secret data leak?
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the prestigious weekly "The Atlantic", was mistakenly added to the group chat on the Signal platform, in which the most crucial White home officials attended. As he himself reports, US President's National safety Advisor Michael Waltz By mistake, he invited him to a conversation. This enabled Goldberg to observe interior discussions on the planned military operation in Yemen for respective days and on Two hours before the attack received Specific action plan, including mark information, utilized weapons and impact sequences.
"If the information contained there were read by an opponent of the United States, it could be utilized to harm US military and intelligence personnel" – wrote Goldberg.
Could the leak have compromised U.S. security?
Goldberg initially suspected that the messages received could be misinformation. But erstwhile the attacks in Yemen went as planned, The authenticity of the leak was confirmed by National safety Council spokesperson Brian Hughes.
“It seems to be an authentic message chain and we check how the number was accidentally added to it” – Hughes explained.
Although officials assured that the leak did not affect the operation, experts pointed out that The provision of classified data by a commercial application may have violated American law, including the espionage bill.
White home dispute: Should the US save Europe?
According to the leaked news, not all officials supported the operation in Yemen. Vice president J.D. Vance expressed skepticism, arguing that Europe will benefit more than the United Statesbecause it is mainly European trade routes through the Red Sea that are threatened by Huti.
"I am not certain the president (Donald Trump) realises how much this goes against his current message on Europe" Vance wrote. “If you think we should do it, let’s do it. I just don't like that we're saving Europe again".
In consequence Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth He acknowledged that the European “gate ride” is “painty”, but only the US are able to carry out specified an operation. Counselor Stephen Miller added that Trump had agreed to the attacks, but expected compensation from Europe and Egypt.
"What if, for example, Europe does not compensate (US) for costs? If the U.S. effectively, at large expense, reconstruct freedom of navigation, in return, any additional economical benefits will should be obtained" said Miller.
Is Signal a safe tool for secret conversations?
Goldberg stressed that although Signal is encrypted, using it to supply classified information constitutes a serious risk. erstwhile officials admitted they utilized the app to discuss declassified cases, but They should never share top secret data with her.Because their phones could have been hacked.
This event shows how Even top government officials can make safety errors, endangering military operations and the lives of soldiers.
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