Internet erupts over Donald Trump administration's Signal chat blunder involving journalist: 'Utter clowns'

The incident has led to calls for accountability, with some individuals demanding resignations.

The inadvertent inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a confidential Signal group chat discussing US military operations has ignited a storm of criticism and concern across social media platforms. This incident, involving high-ranking officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, has prompted widespread debate over the handling of sensitive information within the Trump administration.​

Social media users have expressed outrage over the apparent mishandling of classified information. Many questioned the competence of the officials involved and the potential risks posed to national security. Users argued that such lapses undermine public trust and could have severe consequences.​

The incident has led to calls for accountability, with some individuals demanding resignations or further investigation into the matter.

"So let me get this straight—Trump’s national security advisoradded a JOURNALIST to a group chat with classified Yemen strike plans?? This isn’t a group project. It's national security. The same folks who chanted "Lock her up" over Hillary's emails are out here leaking war strategies like it's a casual Friday. Make it make sense," Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett wrote on X.

A user commented, "Donald Trump’s administration just made one of the most dangerous national security mistakes of the century—accidentally texting actual war plans for a U.S. strike in Yemen to journalists. Because everybody knows that you discus top secret military intelligence in a group chat."

"Never forget - they are the worst people, but also very, very stupid," another user wrote.

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In extraordinary blunder top Trump cabinet members added Atlantic editor to chat discussing strikes on HouthisSource: the GuardianShared via the Google appWhat a bunch of utter clowns! https://t.co/Wnyj3ep02y

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Haroun Rashid (@HarounRashid2) March 25, 2025

So Trumps genius DoD team just accidentally added a journalist to their secret Signal war chat. Yeah, full-on military op planssent like a drunk group text.Now MAGAs probably gonna say it was a trap to test the media or some 8D chess. No, motherfuckersits what happens March 24, 2025

Absolutely insane story about the Trump administration including a journalist on a Signal chat about war plans in Yemen. This administration is amateur hour.

Joe Gerth (@Joe_Gerth) March 24, 2025

In response to the backlash, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied that any war plans were texted, labeling the journalist involved as "deceitful." This denial has further fueled debates online, with individuals scrutinizing the administration's communication practices and the veracity of official statements.​