‘Signalgate’ origin disclosed – Guardian
A recent report by The Guardian has shed light on the 'Signalgate' scandal involving the leak of sensitive information regarding U.S. military actions in Yemen to The Atlantic. This incident stemmed from a surprising series of mistakes linked...
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A recent report by The Guardian has shed light on the 'Signalgate' scandal involving the leak of sensitive information regarding U.S. military actions in Yemen to The Atlantic. This incident stemmed from a surprising series of mistakes linked to a feature on the Apple iPhone, according to a White House investigation.
The controversy began last month when Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg published exclusive insights derived from conversations among senior officials in a private group chat on the Signal messaging app. He reported that he had accessed this information via National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Following an inquiry by the White House, President Donald Trump opted not to dismiss Waltz despite calls for action.
On Sunday, The Guardian provided more details from the investigation, drawing from three sources familiar with its conclusions. The leak's origin can be traced back to an email sent by Goldberg last October to Trump's presidential campaign, seeking comments on a critical article.
Brian Hughes, a campaign spokesperson who now functions in a similar role on the National Security Council, shared parts of Goldberg's email with Waltz via text, which included Goldberg's personal details. Subsequently, Waltz's iPhone prompted him to save Goldberg's contact information under Hughes’ name, which he did. As a result, an invitation to a chat regarding military action in Yemen that was meant for Hughes was inadvertently directed to Goldberg, as revealed by the sources cited by The Guardian.
Earlier media reports indicated that Trump was particularly upset regarding Waltz having Goldberg's contact information, reflecting the president’s hostility toward both The Atlantic and Goldberg due to their unfavorable coverage of him during his first term.
The Guardian suggested that Trump ultimately chose to accept Waltz's apology and publicly support him after the investigation revealed the "unlikely series of events" behind the 'Signalgate' scandal.
Goldberg's article on Yemen discussed discussions around strikes against Houthi rebels. He reported that Vice President J.D. Vance spoke dismissively about U.S. allies in Europe, framing the military actions as a means to rescue their maritime trade in the Red Sea, which is being endangered by the armed faction as a way to exert pressure on Israel.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
The controversy began last month when Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg published exclusive insights derived from conversations among senior officials in a private group chat on the Signal messaging app. He reported that he had accessed this information via National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Following an inquiry by the White House, President Donald Trump opted not to dismiss Waltz despite calls for action.
On Sunday, The Guardian provided more details from the investigation, drawing from three sources familiar with its conclusions. The leak's origin can be traced back to an email sent by Goldberg last October to Trump's presidential campaign, seeking comments on a critical article.
Brian Hughes, a campaign spokesperson who now functions in a similar role on the National Security Council, shared parts of Goldberg's email with Waltz via text, which included Goldberg's personal details. Subsequently, Waltz's iPhone prompted him to save Goldberg's contact information under Hughes’ name, which he did. As a result, an invitation to a chat regarding military action in Yemen that was meant for Hughes was inadvertently directed to Goldberg, as revealed by the sources cited by The Guardian.
Earlier media reports indicated that Trump was particularly upset regarding Waltz having Goldberg's contact information, reflecting the president’s hostility toward both The Atlantic and Goldberg due to their unfavorable coverage of him during his first term.
The Guardian suggested that Trump ultimately chose to accept Waltz's apology and publicly support him after the investigation revealed the "unlikely series of events" behind the 'Signalgate' scandal.
Goldberg's article on Yemen discussed discussions around strikes against Houthi rebels. He reported that Vice President J.D. Vance spoke dismissively about U.S. allies in Europe, framing the military actions as a means to rescue their maritime trade in the Red Sea, which is being endangered by the armed faction as a way to exert pressure on Israel.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
