Newscast A Journalist Has Entered The Top Secret Military Chat
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Mar 25, 2025 
Caitríona Perry, BBC chief presenter in Washington, and Celeste Wallander, a former Pentagon official, delve into a surprising incident where a journalist stumbled into a top-secret military chat. They explore the implications of using secure platforms like Signal for sensitive discussions, contrasting it with traditional protocols. The conversation touches on U.S. foreign policy and ongoing conflicts affecting shipping routes, while humorously addressing communication styles, including the role of emojis in conveying messages during high-stakes scenarios.
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Journalist in Group Chat
- A journalist from The Atlantic was accidentally added to a sensitive Signal group chat.
- Senior Trump administration members discussed a Yemen strike and geopolitical analysis.
Signal Chat Concerns
- The accidental inclusion of a journalist in a top-secret military chat raises serious questions.
- These questions pertain to national security and the use of encrypted messaging apps for classified discussions.
Classified Information Debate
- Tulsi Gabbard claims no classified information was shared in the Signal group chat.
- Senators questioned her and requested the messages be shared if truly unclassified.