25/03/2025 11:00
The Guardian
Major security leak sparks calls for investigations. Plus, Tesla’s European sales drop 44%Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.A major security leak is triggering bipartisan outrage after the Atlantic revealed that senior Trump administration officials accidentally broadcast highly sensitive military plans through a Signal group chat with a journalist reading along.The leak has shocked people across the political spectrum. The minority Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, called it “one of the most stunning breaches of military intelligence I have read about in a very, very long time”. He urged Republicans to seek a full investigation.What did Hegseth say? On Monday Hegseth said that “nobody was texting war plans” and attacked Goldberg as “deceitful and highly discredited” without refuting any specifics from the Atlantic story.What does the administration claim? That the Alien Enemies Act, which permits deportation of foreign nationals during wars or invasions, is applicable because the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua’s activities constitute an “invasion”. But they have not provided solid evidence that those deported are even gang members: one is a 23-year-old gay makeup artist with no apparent gang affiliations. Continue reading...
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