Houthi Rebels’ Plans Exposed in Signal Chat Involving The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg
In a startling revelation, intercepted Signal group chat messages have exposed discussions about potential attack plans by Houthi rebels, involving Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. The messages, which surfaced on March 26, 2025, were part of a broader investigation into the activities of the Yemen-based Houthi group, known for its insurgency against the Yemeni government and attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The chats, which were accessed by Axios and The Atlantic, show a mix of strategic planning and casual communication among members believed to be affiliated with the Houthi rebels. Jeffrey Goldberg, who was inadvertently included in the chat, was unaware of the group's intentions until the messages were intercepted. The Atlantic has since launched an internal investigation into the matter, aiming to understand how their editor-in-chief became entangled in such discussions.
The involvement of a prominent U.S. journalist in these communications has raised concerns about the security of digital platforms like Signal and the potential for foreign actors to manipulate or exploit individuals within the media. Meanwhile, CNN reported on the reactions from U.S. officials, with Congressman Mike Waltz expressing alarm over the incident on Fox News.
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What is signal text?
Signal is an American open-source, encrypted messaging service for instant messaging, voice calls, and video calls. The instant messaging function includes sending text, voice notes, images, videos, and other files. Communication may be one-to-one between users or may involve group messaging.
What is a signal leak?
The United States government Signal group chat leak is a national security controversy that started in March 2025, when senior officials in the Trump administration allegedly inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a high-level government Signal private messaging group where ...
Who is Michael Walz?
He was the first Army Special Forces soldier to be elected to Congress. Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. Waltz received four Bronze Stars while serving in the Special Forces during multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa.
What was the Signal Group chat name?
'It was called the 'Houthi PC small group.'' Waltz launched the group's conversation, saying, according to the Atlantic: 'Team – establishing a principles [sic] group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours.'
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