The Atlantic published a transcript of text messages showing that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth detailed U.S. military attack plans in Yemen in a Signal group chat that included the magazine’s editor-in-chief. The messages included information about the types of military aircraft and timing of airstrikes against Houthi militias in Yemen, but not specific targets. President Trump and intelligence officials downplayed the significance of the messages, claiming they did not share classified information. However, the National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the messages and is investigating how the editor was added to the chat. The incident has caused Democratic lawmakers to call for the resignations of Hegseth and Trump’s national security adviser. The Atlantic defended their decision to publish the messages, citing a public interest in disclosing the information shared by Trump advisers in nonsecure communications channels. White House press secretary called the article a hoax written by a Trump-hater. The journalist who was added to the chat described his initial skepticism and later realization that the chat was authentic before leaving. The incident has sparked intense criticism and calls for accountability within the Trump administration.
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