U.S. Intel Leaked To Russia and China?

Here’s what one Republican said.

A high-level communications breach may have given America’s enemies—China and Russia—access to sensitive military planning. Now, a Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a decorated Air Force brigadier general and current member of the House Armed Services Committee, is raising serious concerns about a group chat involving senior Trump administration officials. The issue? Highly classified war strategies were reportedly shared on unsecured devices, leaving them vulnerable to foreign surveillance.

“I’d put it at 99.99% certainty that both China and Russia were monitoring those phones,” Bacon said in a recent interview. “This is a clear national security violation, and there’s no question they saw the information within hours.”

Signal Group Chat Included Top White House Officials—and a Journalist

According to reports, the private Signal chat was created by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and included key figures such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance. Oddly, The Atlantic’s editor Jeffrey Goldberg was also added to the group—despite having no official security clearance.

In that chat, war plans targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen were shared, raising immediate concerns among defense experts and veterans alike.

“This was a gross error in judgment,” Bacon stated. “In the military, I would’ve lost my security clearance in a heartbeat—probably for a lot less.”

Tensions Over Europe Boil Over in Private Chat

One of the most eye-opening moments from the chat, according to leaks, came when Vice President Vance expressed his frustration about the U.S. military intervening to protect European commercial interests.

“I hate bailing Europe out again,” Vance reportedly wrote.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth replied:

“I share your loathing of European freeloading. PATHETIC.”

This exchange has raised concerns about the tone and direction of foreign policy discussions behind closed doors.

Trump’s Former Adviser Says the President Approved the Strikes

Former Trump Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller weighed in to clarify that President Trump supported the strikes against the Houthis, effectively ending the internal debate.

This revelation puts the spotlight back on the administration’s handling of both foreign policy and internal security practices, especially as tensions rise in the Red Sea region and across the Middle East.

Rep. Bacon: ‘This Attitude Toward Allies Is Dangerous’

While Rep. Bacon has largely stood with President Trump on issues of military strength, immigration, and constitutional integrity, he voiced concern about the tone of private discussions among top officials.

“Europe is our ally. NATO is our ally. Canada is our ally,” Bacon emphasized. “When our leaders express contempt for these alliances in private, it sends the wrong message. Foreign policy should be driven by strength and strategic alliance—not by personal grudges.”

Security Breach or Political Misstep? Conservatives Divided

This incident has sparked a broader debate within conservative circles. While many remain loyal to the Trump administration, others—including military veterans—are urging more discipline when handling classified materials.

With China and Russia both increasing cyber and satellite surveillance, any exposure of sensitive military operations can pose a grave risk to national security.

BOTTOM LINE: Are Top Officials Putting U.S. National Security at Risk by Cutting Corners?

At a time when the world is watching—and America’s adversaries are lurking—Republicans like Don Bacon are calling for greater accountability, even within the Trump administration. The stakes couldn’t be higher.