Yes, there was a recent controversy involving U.S. Department of Defense officials using Signal, an encrypted messaging app, to discuss sensitive military operations. The group chat included high-ranking Trump administration officials, such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and reportedly involved discussions about strikes on Houthi militants in Yemen.
The situation escalated when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to the chat. This raised concerns about the security and appropriateness of using Signal for such discussions, as it is not approved for classified communications. The White House has denied that classified information or detailed war plans were shared.
