Pete Hegseth: Leak Explosion: Atlantic editor clapped in Pete Hegseth, calling his war plan denied a lie

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces sharp criticism after *Atlantic* Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg openly discusses confidential military plans in a signaling group chat. When Goldberg revealed that he was accidentally joined the encrypted chat, a dispute broke out, and Heggs and senior officials carried out an air strike in the Hotty rebels in Yemen on March 15, killing 53 people. Hegseth dismissed Goldberg as a “smearing” journalist, peddling “trash” and claimed that “no one was sending a texting plan.” Goldberg fired backwards, saying he denied lies and explained in detail the chat including attack timing, weapon system and even weather updates.

White House confirms the authenticity of chat on security issues

National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes confirmed the legitimacy of the chat, calling it a “thoughtful policy coordination” while acknowledging a review of how Goldberg was added. Commentators, including Goldberg and MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, slammed Hegseth for using an unsecured app for sensitive discussions. Fox News Alum Brit Hume also criticized Hegseth’s deflection and noted that the government has confirmed the leak.
Former President Donald Trump contacted his team hours before Trump’s press conference, but he expressed ignorance about the incident. Trump later responded to Elon Musk’s mockery of The Atlantic*, re-exploring the magazine’s ever-declining relevance.
This violation has reportedly caused red flags for Canada, a key ally of NATO and the intelligence sharing agreement. A loose U.S. communication agreement could endanger common security efforts, especially when opposing global threats such as Houthi’s attack on trade routes. Furthermore, Trump’s dismissive reaction highlights the ongoing challenges in the coordination of US and Canada under potential future administrations.

FAQ:

How does this leak affect Canadian security?
Canada relies on secure intelligence sharing to implement joint defense strategies. Such violations undermine trust and collaborative efforts.

Did Trump’s team acknowledge the existence of chat?
Yes – the National Security Council confirmed its authenticity, despite Trump’s claim that he was not aware of the incident.