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Hillary Clinton expressed astonishment over a report by Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealing his inadvertent inclusion in a Trump administration group chat discussing military plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen. On X, Clinton sarcastically remarked, “You have got to be kidding me,” accompanied by the eyes emoji and a link to The Atlantic article. This incident highlighted a significant security lapse, especially poignant given Clinton’s past controversies during her tenure as Secretary of State under President Obama, where her use of a private server for classified emails was a major campaign issue, frequently criticized by Trump and his supporters.
In his report, Goldberg detailed how he was unexpectedly added to a Signal chat group by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on March 11, with discussions about the Yemen attacks beginning shortly thereafter. Despite the sensitive nature of the information, the chat included strategic details about the military operation.
After the National Security Council’s spokesperson, Brian Hughes, confirmed the authenticity of the message chain, President Trump responded to the report by claiming ignorance about the situation. Meanwhile, his administration declared the attacks on the Houthis a success, countering the potential fallout from the leaked communications.
This episode has become part of a broader narrative, as Trump faces additional scrutiny for what has been dubbed the “Easter Scandal,” involving his administration’s decision to seek corporate sponsorships for the White House Easter Egg Roll, seen by critics as another ethical misstep. Amid these controversies, Clinton’s pointed criticism adds another layer of public scrutiny to Trump’s handling of sensitive and traditional matters.