Trump Officials ‘Accidentally’ Leak Yemen War Plans to Journalist – What Was in the Messages?
In an unprecedented security blunder, senior officials from Donald Trump’s administration accidentally added a journalist to a private Signal group chat containing classified war plans for airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
How the Leak Happened
The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly included in the “Houthi PC small group”, where top-level U.S. officials discussed the timing & strategy of the strikes.
The chat reportedly involved:
- National Security Adviser: Mike Waltz
- Vice President: JD Vance
- Defense Secretary: Pete Hegseth
- Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
- Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
- CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
Inside the Messages
Vice President JD Vance raised concerns about the economic risks of the strike, stating:
“I think we are making a mistake. The president may not realize how inconsistent this is with his message on Europe. This could lead to a severe spike in oil prices.”
Trump’s Counterterrorism nominee Joe Kent agreed, arguing:
“There is nothing time-sensitive about this. The same options will be available in a month.”
Goldberg Knew Two Hours Before the Strikes
Goldberg revealed that he received the full war plan via text, including details on:
- Target locations & weapon types
- Precise timing of the strikes
At 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time, explosions were reported across Sanaa, Yemen, confirming that the leaked details were accurate.
What’s Next?
The incident has raised major security concerns, exposing potential flaws in the Trump administration’s handling of classified military discussions. While no immediate legal action has been reported, the embarrassing mistake could have serious consequences for U.S. national security.