JD Vance’s Yemen U-turn? Signal war chat leak reveals his secret bid to stop Trump’s Houthi strikes

A stunning report by The Atlantic has exposed a rare disagreement within the Trump administration, as Vice President J.D. Vance privately opposed airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The debate, accidentally leaked via an encrypted group chat that included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, reveals internal divisions over foreign policy, European security, and economic repercussions. While Vance questioned the operation’s timing and strategic value, the strikes went ahead.