Signal Scandal: Reckless Disclosure of War Plans Rocks Trump Administration

Top Trump officials mistakenly shared sensitive war plans in a Signal chat group including a journalist before attacking Yemen's Houthis. This breach of national security led to calls for an investigation. President Trump was unaware initially, while Democratic leaders labeled the incident illegal and dangerous.

In a dramatic breach of national security, key figures in the Trump administration inadvertently shared detailed war plans in a Signal chat, which included a journalist, prior to launching attacks on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. According to The Atlantic, this grave lapse occurred just before military operations began on March 15.

The Atlantic's report detailed that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other top officials engaged in sensitive discussions on Signal, unknowingly including unauthorized participants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even disclosed operational specifics of the U.S. military strategy, alarming security experts and prompting fury among Democratic lawmakers.

Democratic leaders swiftly condemned the breach, with Senate Leader Chuck Schumer branding it a shocking violation that demands rigorous investigation. Despite President Trump's initial ignorance of the incident, the White House confirmed an inquiry to understand how the lapse occurred and prevent future occurrences.

(With inputs from agencies.)