Excerpt from Daily Mail Article, Published on Mar 26, 2025.
A shocking security breach has exposed the private data and password of top Trump officials, deepening the controversy surrounding the recent US war plan debacle. The leaked information, which includes email addresses, phone numbers, and even some password, was reportedly found online, raising major security concerns. Among the officials affected are National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The leaked password and personal data linked them to various online platforms, including WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Dropbox. According to reports, many of the leaked email addresses and password were still active, making the breach even more alarming.
The revelation comes after these Trump officials were caught in an embarrassing situation when they mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal chat discussing sensitive US war plans targeting Houthi militants in Yemen. This blunder has already drawn intense scrutiny, but the newly leaked password and private data have further escalated the crisis. Security experts warn that exposed password could allow hackers to launch sophisticated cyberattacks, gaining unauthorized access to critical government communications. The breach also highlights vulnerabilities in how Trump officials handle sensitive data, raising questions about national security risks.
Commercial databases, often used by marketing and recruitment firms, reportedly held Hegseth and Waltz’s personal details, including email addresses and password. A stunning 20 publicly accessible data leak servers contained Hegseth’s credentials. Similarly, Waltz’s password were linked to his profiles on Microsoft Teams and Signal, intensifying concerns over US war-related security protocols. While Trump publicly defended Waltz, insiders claim he was furious behind the scenes. The president was particularly upset that Waltz had journalist Jeffrey Goldberg’s number, adding another layer of controversy to an already damaging scandal. With password and private data now exposed, the Trump administration faces mounting pressure to address these glaring security lapses.
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