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Bad Signal: How A Private Chat Became A Public Crisis

On March 15, a significant national security breach occurred when high-ranking Trump administration officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, were inadvertently joined by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat discussing a sensitive U.S. military operation in Yemen. Despite Signal's encryption, the breach highlighted vulnerabilities in digital communication platforms and underscored the risks of casually discussing sensitive matters. This incident raises critical questions about the integrity of government decision-making, the potential for security oversights, and the implications for national defense and public trust.

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