Accidental Disclosure of War Plans

Senior national security officials communicated detailed military plans via a messaging app, inadvertently including a journalist in the conversation. The discussions, which took place over several days, encompassed specifics such as weaponry, targets, and timing related to airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Jeffrey Goldberg, the journalist involved, openly criticized the U.S. administration's denial of these communications, labeling claims that no war plans were shared as misleading. This incident raised significant concerns regarding security protocols within the administration and frustrated President Trump, who directed his dissatisfaction toward National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.