Bondi: Signal Chat Leak Unlikely to Face Criminal Probe

Attorney General Bondi has indicated that the sharing of military information via a Signal chat group among high-ranking officials is unlikely to trigger a criminal investigation. Bondi stated that the priority should be celebrating the success of the recent U.S. military strike in Yemen. She argued that the fact that military information was shared in advance shouldn't detract from the mission's accomplishment.

"Our focus should remain on the positive outcome in Yemen," Bondi said in a press conference. "While the sharing of information through unofficial channels is not ideal, it doesn't warrant a full-blown criminal investigation at this time."

However, legal analysts are split on the severity of the leak. Some argue that disclosing sensitive military information, regardless of the platform, could compromise national security. Others believe that without clear evidence of malicious intent or significant damage, pursuing a criminal case would be an overreach.

The Signal chat group reportedly included several top officials involved in planning and executing the Yemen operation. The leaked information allegedly contained details about the timing and targets of the military strike. The Attorney General's office has declined to comment on the specific content of the leaked messages.