Senate Armed Services Committee Requests Investigation into Signal App Use by Trump Administration
The Senate Armed Services Committee has called for an investigation into classified discussions on the Signal app related to military actions in Yemen.
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The fallout comes as Goldberg said he received a request to join the group chat on the encrypted messaging service Signal on March 11 from what appeared to be National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
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National security adviser Mike Waltz has come under scrutiny after editor in chief of the Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally included a high-level Signal group chat that was discussing war plans against the Houthis in Yemen.
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In Congress, most Republicans seemed content to allow the controversy to blow over, while Democrats have slammed it as a reckless violation of secrecy that could have put service members at risk.
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The bipartisan letter continued: "This chat was alleged to have included classified information pertaining to sensitive military actions in Yemen.
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Bondi’s remarks underscored how Trump’s team is trying to move on from the episode four days after The Atlantic published a story that has gripped Washington.
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Summary
The Senate Armed Services Committee's bipartisan leaders, Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed, have formally requested an investigation into the Trump administration's use of the Signal app for discussing sensitive military operations. Following a report by The Atlantic detailing messages about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen, concerns have been raised regarding potential breaches of protocol and national security. Despite the White House denying any classified information was shared, critics warn of dangers posed by unsecured communications. The Pentagon’s inspector general is set to assess the situation, as scrutiny and bipartisan calls for accountability grow.
Perspectives
Bipartisan calls from the Senate Armed Services Committee for a formal investigation into the use of Signal app by Trump officials, highlighting potential breaches of national security protocols.
Concerns raised by some lawmakers that discussions held on an unclassified network could risk the safety of military personnel, especially following the release of sensitive operational details.
The Justice Department's mixed signals on whether investigations will be pursued regarding the handling of sensitive information, with some officials pushing back against the necessity of a probe.
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