Goldberg first received a connection request on Signal from a user named "Michael Waltz," which seemed to be the U.S. National Security Advisor, though he wasn't sure at the time.
Two days later, he was added to a group chat called "Houthi PC Small Group," where messages from "Waltz" revealed details about the operation, including targets, weapons, and attack sequencing.
Initially doubtful about the chat's authenticity, Goldberg became convinced as the conversation contained accurate and detailed information.
After the airstrikes occurred as planned, he reached out to U.S. officials for confirmation. National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the incident and stated they were investigating how Goldberg was added.
The incident raised serious concerns about security and operational discretion. Senate Armed Services Committee member Jack Reed and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the breach, calling it dangerous and a sign of incompetence.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the claims, calling Goldberg "deceitful" and denying the leak of war plans. The White House, however, expressed confidence in the national security team.
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