Chaos in the White House: Trump Minister exposed in a secret chat!

Chaos in the White House: Trump Minister exposed in a secret chat!

Vienna, Österreich - An incident that raises questions about the internal security of the US government caused a sensation on March 25, 2025. According to a report by vienna.at , the opposition will request a thorough examination of the communication span, in which a journalist was involved.

The journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally included in a group chat in which the government discussed a planned military attack in Yemen. This incident met with sharp criticism from US Democrats. The minority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, described the action as "amateurish" and called for a comprehensive review, while Senator Jack Reed described it as a "outrageous failure" with regard to operational security.

Details of the group chat

The discussion took place via the Messenger app Signal, which is not suitable for confidential information. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the chat course and announced an internal examination. In the informal chat, the members such as Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio, included precisely details about targets and weapon systems two hours before the attack on March 15th.

Goldberg describes the exchange in chat with exact times and original quotes. The exchange was characterized by a loose tone in which emojis were used. The air raid on the Houthi positions started shortly after these discussions. After the incident, Hegseth, who shot against Goldberg and described him as "fraudulent journalist", denied reporting.

In response to the incident, Donald Trump expressed that he had heard of the action and was not a fan of the Atlantic magazine. Hilary Clinton commented on the situation on the social network X and ironically referred to earlier allegations against her. The incident illustrates the strict regulations in dealing with confidential information in the US government.

context and effects of social media

This incident is not isolated, but shows the increasingly complex relationship between political institutions and social media. As bpb.de in their report, social media enable political and state institutions to achieve a mass audience directly. This leads to a hybrid media system in which citizens, politicians and journalists increasingly interact.

The current developments make it clear how quickly and uncontrollably information on social media can be spread. The incident with the group chat and the subsequent public discussion reflect the challenges that the communication of public institutions faces. The role of social media in political communication can be viewed both as an enrichment and as a risk to operational security. Careful consideration and strategic action are therefore required to maintain the balance between openness and security.