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Recent incidents involving U.S. national security have raised alarms, particularly regarding the security protocols in place for handling classified information. The inclusion of a journalist in a sensitive discussion on a messaging platform like Signal exemplifies the troubling lapse in security discipline. This situation signals a potential erosion of trust among U.S. allies, as confidence in American leadership wanes in light of such breaches. Allies may re-evaluate their military purchases from the U.S. in responding to insecurities about information sharing and operational integrity.