President Trump reveals the fate of individual behind US war plan leak in group chat that included journalist
Donald Trump has revealed the consequences for the individual who leaked US war plans to a journalist in a group chat.
Trump Responds to Leaked Military Plans After Journalist Added to Confidential Group Chat
President Donald Trump recently addressed a major security lapse involving leaked military plans. The situation unfolded when a journalist was unintentionally added to a private group chat containing high-ranking officials, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other top members of the government.
The journalist in question was The Atlantic‘s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who found himself accidentally included in a confidential discussion about key military strategies.
Goldberg Accidentally Included in Sensitive Military Chat, Trump Addresses Leak
Goldberg reportedly saw sensitive information, including details about U.S. military targets and the weapons planned for deployment, just hours before military actions were set to occur. On March 15, Goldberg received a message from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, confirming that he had been mistakenly added to the chat. It was later revealed that a member of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s team had accidentally included Goldberg in the conversation.
In a phone interview with NBC News, President Trump addressed the situation, downplaying the leak. He emphasized that it was simply an error, stating, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.” Trump expressed confidence in Waltz’s abilities and suggested that no punishment would be forthcoming despite the gravity of the security breach.
Trump Downplays Military Chat Leak, Calls It a Minor Glitch
President Trump brushed off the recent security breach, where journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a private chat discussing sensitive military operations. He referred to it as a “minor glitch,” pointing out that it was the only hiccup in an otherwise smooth two-month operation. Trump assured that Goldberg’s presence in the chat had no impact on the military actions, stating, “It was one of Michael’s people on the phone. A staffer had his number on there.”
He seemed relatively unfazed by the incident, emphasizing that it turned out to be a non-serious mistake. “It was the only glitch in two months, and it didn’t turn out to be a serious one,” he added.
White House Press Secretary Defends National Security Team
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the President’s remarks, assuring the public that the President has full confidence in his national security team, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
Administration Treats Military Chat Leak as a Learning Experience
The administration has downplayed the incident, framing it as a valuable lesson rather than a major crisis. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated the President’s confidence in his national security team, stating, “President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.”
Goldberg’s Response to the Accidental Inclusion in the Chat
Goldberg, upon realizing he was inadvertently added to the confidential chat, stayed in the conversation for a few days before deciding to leave and clarify the situation with Waltz.
A spokesperson for the National Security Council, Brian Hughes, confirmed that the message chain was legitimate and stated they were investigating the circumstances that led to Goldberg’s inclusion in the chat.
National Security Council’s Statement on the Incident
Brian Hughes, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, provided a statement addressing the situation:
“This appears to be an authentic message chain, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain. The thread showcases the deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials. The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to troops or national security.”
The statement aimed to reassure the public that despite the mistake, there were no security risks posed by the accidental leak.
