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On March 11, Goldberg received a connection request on Signal from someone he believed to be Mike Waltz, a prominent figure in the National Security circle. Accepting the request, he was subsequently invited to a group chat named "Houthi PC Small Group," where he soon found himself amidst discussions about military operations over the next 72 hours. The presence of a journalist in such a critical communication channel set the stage for a questionable blend of journalism and national security.
Upon receiving the invitation, Goldberg, who is seasoned in reporting on national security, naturally felt that something was amiss. The very notion of a national security meeting occurring on a commercial messaging app was perplexing, indicating a potential lapse in secure communication practices.