On Monday, Hillary Clinton found herself at the center of a social media storm after expressing disbelief over a significant breach of national security involving top officials from the Trump administration. The incident, which was revealed in an article by The Atlantic, involved a journalist being mistakenly included in a Signal message chain where sensitive discussions about military operations in Yemen were taking place.
Clinton’s reaction, which included a tweet stating, “You have got to be kidding me,” accompanied by an eyes emoji, quickly drew attention and criticism from various corners of the internet.
Details of the security breach
The article by Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, detailed how he was inadvertently added to a group chat that included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and national security adviser Mike Waltz.
This group was discussing operational details regarding airstrikes against Houthi terrorists, which were executed shortly after the journalist was added to the conversation. The breach raised serious questions about the handling of sensitive information by high-ranking officials, prompting Clinton’s incredulous response.
Social media reactions and Clinton’s past
Clinton’s comments did not sit well with many social media users, who were quick to remind her of her own controversial history with national security during her tenure as Secretary of State.
Critics pointed out that the 77-year-old politician had previously faced scrutiny for her use of a private email server to handle classified information during her 2016 presidential campaign. Kyle Adams, a former Republican consultant, tweeted, “She should not be talking…,” while others echoed sentiments that Clinton should refrain from
