The editor in chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a group chat involving several of Donald Trump's most important cabinet members discussing war plans. In the chat, JD Vance, identified as Vice President, questioned the president's decision and expressed concerns about the timing of the proposed operation. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the story, calling Goldberg a serial liar. Goldberg confirmed that the chat was real and expressed concern about the security breach. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the chat.