President Donald Trump stated on Monday he was unaware of a recently reported article by The Atlantic, which alleges that the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a Signal chat with top defense officials discussing military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Trump, addressing reporters following the release of the article, expressed skepticism about the journalistic integrity of The Atlantic, remarking, “To me it’s a magazine that’s going out of business,” and reiterated, “I know nothing about it” when questioned about the report’s specifics. The report detailed how top officials coordinated sensitive military plans. According to The Hill, Goldberg uncovered he was part of a group chat that included key figures like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance. He noted the chat was authentic, as the military strike occurred shortly after planned discussions, confirming it with details shared in the messages. As per the Forbes article, Trump was informed that officials were using the messaging app Signal to organize the attack, to which he responded, “Well, it couldn’t have been very effective because the attack was very effective.” The National Security Council acknowledged the legitimacy of the message chain, agreeing to review how Goldberg entered the chat. Brian Hughes, a spokesperson for the Council, stated that the continuity of plans demonstrates effective coordination among senior officials, maintaining there had been no risk to U.S. troops or national security as a result of the leaks. Trump’s press secretary also reiterated his confidence in the national security team, emphasizing the success of recent military operations. Reactions from lawmakers were swift, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for an investigation into the confidential communications. Schumer remarked, “This is one of the most stunning breaches of military intelligence I have read about in a very, very long time,” as he and others demanded clarity on how such a serious security oversight occurred. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed this sentiment, advocating for a full congressional inquiry into the matter. The uproar comes on the heels of ongoing military actions against the Houthis, who have been attributed with machinations that jeopardized U.S. naval interests. In a social media post, Trump had previously labeled the Houthi actions as a significant threat that necessitated decisive military action. Although the repercussions of the leaked military plans were debated, officials confirmed the success of the operations against Houthi forces and signaled ongoing assessment of communication protocols to prevent future breaches. While Trump continues to insist on his lack of knowledge regarding the group chat incident, it remains to be seen how the fallout will affect the credibility of his administration’s national security operations and whether there will be any changes in personnel as investigations unfold. For continuous updates on this developing story, refer to this Forbes link to the original article.