Several top officials in the Trump administration are facing backlash after reports emerged that they had been using the encrypted messaging app Signal to communicate sensitive information, potentially compromising national security. According to sources, the officials, including former national security advisor Pete Hegseth, were part of a group chat on Signal where classified information was shared and discussed.

The use of Signal by top government officials has raised concerns about the security of their communications, as the app's encryption has been known to be difficult for law enforcement and intelligence agencies to crack. In addition, the fact that officials were using the app in violation of White House protocol has also sparked outrage among critics.

In response to these revelations, President Trump has ordered a full investigation into the matter and has vowed to take swift action against any officials found to have compromised national security. The scandal has already resulted in calls for increased oversight and tighter security measures within the administration to prevent similar breaches in the future.