This scandal, which was caused by senior US military and security officials, has occurred at a time when Trump recently cut off the security clearance of many senior officials from the previous administration, including Joe Biden, in an effort to prevent information leaks.
The Trump administration has once again become embroiled in a major security scandal. This time, the issue goes beyond the leak of confidential information and is directly linked to US national security. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, has revealed that he was accidentally added to a group on the Signal messaging app, where senior Trump administration officials were discussing an attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels. This revelation has put the White House in a critical situation and increased pressure on the Trump administration to respond.
According to Goldberg's report, the messaging group included individuals such as JD Vance, the Vice President, Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, and Mike Waltz, the National Security Adviser to the White House. The published conversations show that senior American officials made military attack decisions without following security protocols. Just a few hours after these conversations, the US military launched a widespread attack on Houthi rebel positions."
Trump and Unprecedented Crisis in His Administration
Following the revelation of this major security breach, American media outlets have reported that Trump is furious about the incident. Politico, citing government sources, has written that the President may hold his National Security Adviser responsible for the scandal. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense may also face severe criticism, as it appears that he disclosed sensitive information in the messaging group. Some reports also suggest that Vance, the Vice President, has faced serious criticism and may have his foreign policy actions subject to further scrutiny.
Trump recently issued an order revoking the security clearance of many senior officials from the previous administration, including former President Joe Biden, under the pretext of preventing the leak of confidential information. However, the White House is now embroiled in one of the largest security scandals, which directly undermines the credibility of the Trump administration.
American media outlets have reported that Trump is considering various options, including firing Waltz or forcing him to resign. It is said that two senior White House aides have suggested that the National Security Adviser should resign to prevent further embarrassment for the administration. This situation has put the Trump administration on the brink of one of its biggest domestic crises.
Pentagon in Silence and Denial
While the media and analysts have described this scandal as a serious security breach, the Pentagon has had a vague response. The US Secretary of Defense has not only failed to respond to criticism, but also has not explicitly denied the exchange of classified information on an insecure messaging app. He has only made a general statement saying that "no one discusses war plans on a messaging app". This response not only fails to clarify the situation, but also serves as clear evidence of the scandal.
Trump's Response to the Security Breach: I'm Not Aware of It!
Trump, when confronted by a reporter about the security breach by his cabinet members, who had added a journalist to a group discussing the Yemen war on the Signal messaging app, stated that he was not aware of the issue and that it was the first time he had heard of it.
The use of insecure messaging apps to coordinate military operations not only demonstrates the carelessness of senior American officials, but also reveals a deep crisis in the White House's security system. Experts believe that this incident could have severe consequences for Trump and his national security team. This revelation will also impact US foreign policy, as allied countries and even rivals of the US have now developed serious doubts about the level of security of information in the White House.
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