The US President Donald Trump’s team is facing criticism over their use of a secure messaging app, Signal, in an unsecured group chat that included high-ranking officials and journalists.
Intel officials have denied sharing any classified information in the chat. However, some lawmakers are questioning the security protocols used by the Trump administration to handle sensitive information.
US Representative Tulsi Gabbard and Senator Ted Ratcliffe will face a House hearing on Wednesday to discuss their involvement in the Signal group chat. The committee is likely to scrutinize the use of Signal and the handling of classified information.
Despite concerns, US President Donald Trump has expressed support for his adviser Waltz, who was part of the Signal chat. Meanwhile, journalists have raised questions about the administration’s security measures.
The incident has sparked debate over the use of secure messaging apps in government communication and the need for greater transparency around sensitive information sharing.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-democrats-grill-trump-team-over-yemen-war-security-breach-2025-03-25