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Following the series of events, Goldberg removed himself from the group to avoid further safety risks. Understanding the potential legal implications, he reached out to various officials to clarify his unintentional inclusion in the chat and to address concerns about the use of Signal for such discussions. Brian Hughes from the National Security Council acknowledged the situation but stated that it was under review concerning how the journalist got in.
Notably, experts began to analyze the legal ramifications. Many suggested that if the information shared was classified, those involved could be in violation of the Espionage Act due to the misuse of an unauthorized platform for sensitive discussions.