Jeffrey Goldberg is an American journalist serving as the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and as the moderator of its PBS program, Washington Week with The Atlantic. Born in 1965, Goldberg joined The Atlantic in 2007 as a national correspondent and became its editor in 2016. Before this, he worked for The New Yorker starting in 2000 and has contributed to publications like Slate and Bloomberg News.
In mid-March 2025, Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal messaging group comprising U.S. national security officials. This group discussed imminent military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, providing Goldberg with detailed insights into the planned operations. The incident exposed vulnerabilities in the administration’s communication security, especially when using personal apps like Signal for sensitive discussions.
Goldberg’s reporting on this breach sparked significant political reactions, including debates about potential administrative accountability. Despite initial concerns, President Trump has stated that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will not face dismissal over the incident.
Beyond journalism, there are other notable individuals named Jeffrey Goldberg. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg is a professor and chair of ophthalmology at Stanford University’s Byers Eye Institute. Additionally, Jeff Goldberg is an American writer known for his works on the cultural history of psychoactive drugs, including Flowers in the Blood and Anatomy of a Scientific Discovery.