Journalists investigating the fallout from the leaked Signal group chat involving prominent political figures say they uncovered what appeared to be private contact information belonging to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and television host Pete Hegseth circulating on various online platforms.
According to reporters tracking the incident, phone numbers, email addresses, and other personal data linked to the individuals were found on multiple websites after portions of the encrypted chat were made public. It remains unclear whether the information was part of the original leak or added later by unknown users attempting to escalate the breach.
Cybersecurity experts reviewing the situation say the unauthorized publication of private contact information, known as doxxing, poses a serious threat to the individuals involved. Some of the data reportedly appeared alongside comments criticizing the officials’ roles in the leaked discussions.
While no formal statements have been issued by Waltz, Gabbard, or Hegseth, sources close to their teams indicated they are aware of the exposure and are working with federal agencies to assess the risk and secure their communications.
The situation follows growing concern over the consequences of the Signal scandal, which revealed behind-the-scenes conversations between officials on sensitive policy matters. The leak has since triggered investigations, legal reviews, and internal assessments across multiple departments.
Authorities have not confirmed the origin of the leaked contact information, but experts warn that even partial data exposure can lead to harassment, threats, or unauthorized access to personal accounts.
As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the leak, but digital forensic teams are actively tracing the source of the online posts and any potential ties to the initial data breach. The investigation remains ongoing.