Given the available information, there is no definitive proof (e.g., publicly released chat logs or official investigation results) to confirm either Goldberg’s detailed claims or Hegseth’s outright denial as of today’s date. The situation remains contested: Goldberg’s report is supported by his firsthand account and the NSC’s partial corroboration, while Hegseth’s denial relies on his personal assertion without detailed rebuttal. The truth likely hinges on the precise content of the messages—whether they constituted "war plans" or something less specific—and whether that content was classified, but such specifics are not yet public. Thus, while the incident points to a significant security lapse involving unauthorized communication channels and an outsider’s inclusion, whether Hegseth leaked actionable war plans remains unproven and disputed.