Intentar ORO - Gratis

Extraordinary security breach as Trump cabinet lets journalist into confidential war chat group

The Guardian

|

March 25, 2025

Senior members of Donald Trump's cabinet have been involved in a serious security breach while discussing secret military plans for recent US attacks on the Houthi armed group in Yemen.

- Peter Beaumont

Extraordinary security breach as Trump cabinet lets journalist into confidential war chat group

In an extraordinary blunder, key figures in the Trump administration - including the vice president, JD Vance, the defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard - used the chat app Signal to convene and discuss plans - while also including a prominent journalist in the group.

Signal is not approved by the US government for sharing sensitive information. Others in the chat included the Trump adviser Stephen Miller, Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and the envoy Steve Witkoff.

The breach was revealed in an article yesterday by Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of the Atlantic magazine, who found he had been included in a Signal chat called "Houthi PC small group" and realised that the 18 other members included cabinet members.

Goldberg said he removed sensitive material from his account of the incident, including the identity of a senior CIA officer and current operational details.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Guardian

The Guardian

England in for reshuffle with Roebuck and Steward out

Injuries to Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward look likely to trigger an eye-catching reshuffle in England's backline for the Test against Fiji on Saturday.

time to read

2 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

The Guardian

Divisive legacy A key player in making case for 'war on terror'

Dick Cheney came to be seen as a moderate in his later years for his staunch opposition to Donald Trump, but he also stands accused of paving the way for Trumpism by undermining the independence of intelligence agencies and US adherence to international law.

time to read

3 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

Johnson scores but sees red as four-star Spurs dispatch Copenhagen

It was the moment when the Tottenham home crowd could forget about their recent frustrations and lose themselves in the joy of it all; the glorious release.

time to read

3 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

Reeves could cut green levies from energy bills

Rachel Reeves is considering slashing funding aimed at making homes more energy efficient to pay for a reduction in energy bills, sources have told the Guardian, as the chancellor looks for ways to ease the cost of living in this month's budget.

time to read

3 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

LIV or LXXII? Players force Saudi Tour into 72-hole switch

LIV Golf has backtracked on one of its founding principles by announcing tournaments in the fourth season of the Saudi Arabian-backed league will be played over 72 holes.

time to read

1 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

He may have been estranged from his party, but Republican paved the way for Trump

He was the embodiment of America-first ideals before Donald Trump and his Maga movement hijacked the phrase.

time to read

2 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

The Guardian

Theatre review Harewood captivates in starry classic that offers beauty without depth

David Harewood was the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in London almost 30 years ago.

time to read

2 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

The Guardian

Mac Allister lights up Liverpool as sorry Real finish a distant second

Ultimately it was not about who was back at Anfield but what was back.

time to read

3 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

Art of the possible Residents run show at local gallery

I used to see this place on the street but I didn't know what was here - I didn't even know it was an art gallery,\" says Felix, a 20-year-old nursing student.

time to read

2 mins

November 05, 2025

The Guardian

The Guardian

Reduce exams and boost life skills - school review

The review of England's curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and “enrichment”.

time to read

3 mins

November 05, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size