The White House is facing backlash after a report by Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg revealed text messages from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, providing details about a US strike on Houthi forces in Yemen hours before the attacks took place.
Goldberg’s decision to publish the exact messages came in response to claims by Trump officials that he had been lying about the situation. Despite this, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has dismissed the article as a “hoax” by a known Trump critic.
The leaked messages have raised concerns about a potential security breach, leading to CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard being questioned by a House committee. The incident has sparked controversy and renewed scrutiny over the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive information.
As the public awaits further developments, the release of these text messages sheds new light on the inner workings of the White House and the fraught relationships between journalists and government officials. This latest revelation underscores the ongoing tensions between the media and those in power, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public office.
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