1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding a recent security breach involving high-ranking U.S. officials and the unintended disclosure of classified military plans. As reported on March 24, 2025, a group chat within the Trump administration, which was intended for internal discussions about military actions in Yemen, accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, resulting in sensitive information being disclosed. This is a serious matter that poses significant risks to our national security. The use of an unapproved platform like Signal to coordinate military actions, especially when classified information is involved, is both reckless and indicative of a breakdown in government protocols. It is essential that classified communications be handled with the utmost care and within secure channels, and it is alarming that such a breach could occur at the highest levels of government. What makes this breach even more concerning is the glaring double standard in how incidents like this are treated. The uproar and widespread investigations into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server to handle classified material were well-publicized and led to intense scrutiny, both legally and politically. Yet, here we have a situation where senior government officials appear to have casually used an unsecured platform to discuss matters of national security, resulting in a journalist accidentally gaining access to classified information. If the Clinton email controversy warranted an FBI investigation and near-constant public scrutiny, how can we justify the lack of accountability and transparency in this case? The stakes here are incredibly high, and we deserve to know how this breach occurred, who was responsible, and what steps will be taken to prevent future incidents. Given the gravity of this situation, I urge you to take immediate action to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted to determine the full extent of this breach, including whether there was any negligence or malfeasance involved. It is critical that we hold our government to a higher standard when it comes to safeguarding sensitive information, regardless of political affiliation or position. I would appreciate it if you could address this issue and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to prevent any further breaches of this nature. The public deserves transparency and accountability, particularly when it comes to the handling of national security matters. Thank you for your time and attention to this pressing issue. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the steps you plan to take in response to this breach.