Signal Slip-Up: Trump's Top Officials Under Fire for Security Breach

Top Trump administration officials inadvertently disclosed military plans in a Signal chat group that included a journalist before U.S. military strikes on Yemen's Houthis. The Atlantic's report sparked demands for a congressional investigation, with Democrats calling it a major security breach and potential legal violation.

In a shocking oversight, senior members of the Trump administration mistakenly revealed military strategies in a Signal messaging group that included a journalist, prior to U.S. attacks on Yemen's Houthis, according to a White House announcement on Monday following The Atlantic's report.

The report outlines how national security adviser Mike Waltz assigned his deputy in a chat group to coordinate actions against the Houthis. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly disclosed operational details, sparking Democratic lawmakers' calls for a congressional probe into this perceived major breach of national security.

The authenticity of the message chain was confirmed by the National Security Council, while The Atlantic highlighted concerns over potential violations of federal record-keeping laws, as messages were set to self-destruct. President Trump, claiming no prior knowledge of the incident, supports a thorough investigation into the alleged misstep.

(With inputs from agencies.)