Washington D.C. - The White House is pushing back against claims that detailed 'war plans' concerning Yemen were shared via a Signal messaging thread. According to reports, a message thread suggesting such discussions was circulating, raising questions about the security of government communications.
The National Security Council (NSC) issued a statement acknowledging the existence of the message thread. "At this time, the message thread that was reported appears to be authentic, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain," the NSC stated. However, they firmly deny that the conversation contained actual war plans or sensitive operational details.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the use of encrypted messaging apps by government officials for official business. While such apps can offer enhanced security, they also present challenges in terms of record-keeping and potential vulnerabilities to unauthorized access. The NSC's investigation aims to determine how the unintended recipient was added to the Signal group and whether any classified information was compromised.
White House Disputes Report of Yemen 'War Plans' Discussed on Signal
The White House National Security Council (NSC) is responding to reports that sensitive war plans regarding Yemen were discussed on the encrypted messaging app Signal. While acknowledging the authenticity of the reported message thread, the NSC denies that any actual war plans were discussed. They are currently investigating how an unintended phone number was added to the chat. The incident raises concerns about communication security within the government.
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