Operational Security

Military Officials Feared Trump Would Leak Iran Bombing Plans, Report Says

Military officials, concerned about then-President Trump’s social media activity potentially jeopardizing operational security, devised a plan to mislead his team regarding a planned attack on Iran. While publicly maintaining a facade of deliberation, the administration was actively planning the strikes. The military, fearing Trump’s unpredictable online behavior, deployed decoy bombers to Guam, ensuring only one group flew towards the actual target. Despite Trump’s claims of obliterating Iranian nuclear facilities, damage reports indicated a more limited impact.

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Ukraine Kept Trump in the Dark About Russia Attack: A Wise Decision?

Trump was not informed of the Ukrainian attack on Russia, and that’s probably a good thing. The reasons for excluding him from this sensitive information are numerous and stem from concerns about his trustworthiness and potential for jeopardizing the operation. His well-documented history of close ties to Russia and his propensity for impulsive pronouncements raise serious doubts about his ability to maintain operational security.

Trump was not informed, and this decision likely prevented the sensitive information from falling into Russian hands. Given his past actions and statements, it’s highly probable that he would have inadvertently or intentionally revealed the details to Putin.… Continue reading

Republican Congressman Calls for Hegseth’s Firing Amidst Signalgate 2.0 Scandal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls for his resignation after allegedly sharing sensitive military information via unsecure Signal group chats, including one with his family and attorney. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican, became the first House member to publicly call for Hegseth’s removal, citing concerns about operational security failures and a lack of experience. President Trump, however, continues to support Hegseth, dismissing the reports as “fake news.” This incident follows a previous report of administration officials using unclassified messaging platforms for sensitive communications.

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