United States President Donald Trump has dismissed the significance of a recent group chat leak that allegedly exposed sensitive US military planning. The incident involved Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg, who was reportedly added to the chat group by mistake by White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.

“Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he's a good man,” Trump said, downplaying the severity of the situation. He described the leak as “the only glitch in two months,” and added that it “turned out not to be a serious one.”

The group chat became the focus of controversy after Goldberg reported on its contents, which were said to include discussions of US war plans targeting the Yemen-based Houthis. Goldberg claimed that attack plans, including timing and target details, were part of the conversation. However, the Trump administration has denied that any classified information was shared.

Trump emphasized that Goldberg's presence in the chat had no impact on military operations, stating that the attacks proceeded as planned and were “perfectly successful.” The president’s remarks aim to reassure the public and international observers that the administration remains in control of military communication channels and operational security.

Despite the administration’s denials, Goldberg has continued to insist that sensitive material was shared in the chat thread. He stated that while he refrained from publishing specific operational details, the content discussed included clear war planning information.

The leak and its fallout have sparked scrutiny over internal security practices and the use of informal communication channels within high-level government circles. While Trump’s comments sought to neutralize concern, the episode highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and members of the press regarding transparency and classified information handling.