The Trump administration has strongly refuted a report published by The Atlantic, which alleged that senior security officials shared "war plans" via a Signal group chat. The administration labeled the article a "hoax," claiming that The Atlantic itself has inadvertently undermined the story's credibility.
According to White House sources, the evidence presented in the article doesn't support the claim of detailed war plans being discussed. They argue that the article's reliance on anonymous sources and vague assertions makes it unreliable. The administration further alleges that The Atlantic's editor-in-chief was also part of the Signal group chat, raising questions about journalistic ethics and potential bias.
The controversy underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and some media outlets. The White House has consistently accused certain news organizations of publishing false or misleading information. This latest dispute is likely to further fuel those accusations and deepen the divide between the administration and its critics in the press.
White House Denies 'War Plans' Report in Atlantic Article
The Trump administration is disputing a recent article in The Atlantic, calling it a "hoax." The article claimed senior security officials discussed potential "war plans" in a Signal group chat. White House officials assert that The Atlantic has essentially debunked its own story. They maintain that no such discussions took place and the report is inaccurate.