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Top Trump officials discussed war plans on Signal, sparking security concerns

Jacob Shelton March 24, 2025

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March 11, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Vice President JD Vance departs a meeting with House Republicans at the United States Capitol as Republicans seek to pass interim spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30 on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY via Imagn Images

Washington D.C. – In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill and national security circles, top officials in the Trump administration – including the vice president and Defense Secretary – were found to be discussing imminent war plans on the encrypted messaging app Signal. The bombshell report, which emerged on Monday, has raised serious questions about the handling of classified information and the security protocols of the highest echelons of U.S. government.

According to the report, a Signal group chat dubbed the “Houthi PC small group” was used by senior officials to coordinate plans for airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The conversation, which began shortly after the Hamas invasion of southern Israel in October 2023, detailed discussions that spanned everything from precise attack timings and weapons packages to broader strategic implications for U.S. foreign policy. Among the participants were individuals identified as “Michael Waltz,” “Pete Hegseth,” “JD Vance,” “John Ratcliffe,” and others – names that are familiar to those who follow Washington’s national security debates.

One of the early messages sent in the group read, “Team – establishing a principles group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours,” setting in motion a series of detailed operational discussions. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), an Army veteran on the Armed Services Committee, was quick to weigh in on social media, stating, “Only one word for this: FUBAR. If House Republicans won’t hold a hearing on how this happened IMMEDIATELY, I’ll do it my damn self.” A Democratic congressional aide, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the incident as an “operational security nightmare.”

The conversation took a dramatic turn when, at 11:44 a.m. on March 15, the account labeled “Pete Hegseth” posted a comprehensive update that reportedly included operational details on the planned strikes. The message outlined specific targets in Yemen, details about the weapons to be deployed, and even the sequencing of the attack. Mere minutes later, the operation went live as explosions were reported in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital.

Critics on Capitol Hill did not hold back in their condemnation. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), a Marine veteran, posted on social media, “Amateur hour. These are the geniuses that are also selling out Ukraine and destroying our alliances all around the world. No wonder Putin is embarrassing them at the negotiation table.” The revelations have ignited a firestorm of criticism, with several lawmakers and national security experts questioning why such sensitive discussions were held on a non-government-approved platform like Signal.

Federal records experts have also raised alarms over potential legal violations. Under existing government policies, the use of Signal for discussions involving classified national defense information is strictly prohibited. “Officials should be using secure, government-sanctioned networks for such communications,” noted Jason R. Baron, a former director at the National Archives and Records Administration. He further explained that the decision to set messages to auto-delete raises issues with federal records laws, which require preservation of all official communications.

A spokesperson for the National Security Council acknowledged the incident, stating, “This appears to be an authentic message chain, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.” Meanwhile, a representative for Vice President Vance insisted that the vice president is fully aligned with President Trump’s foreign policy objectives.

As the investigation into the use of Signal continues, lawmakers are demanding immediate hearings to uncover how such a breach in protocol occurred and what implications it holds for U.S. national security. With sensitive operational details now in the public domain, questions about accountability, secure communications, and adherence to federal protocols are poised to dominate the national conversation in the coming days.

 

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