Hegseth Denies Leaking War Plans; NSC Confirms Authenticity
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vehemently denies sharing classified war plans via a Signal group chat that inadvertently included *The Atlantic*’s editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, despite the National Security Council confirming the message chain’s authenticity. This alleged security breach, involving high-ranking officials discussing Yemen strike plans, has sparked bipartisan outrage and calls for investigations into the incident. While the White House maintains confidence in its national security team, the incident raises serious concerns about operational security and potential legal ramifications. The ongoing controversy highlights significant vulnerabilities within the highest levels of the national security apparatus.
John Q. Hosedrinker