

Inside the fallout of a stunning national-security leak
14 snips Mar 28, 2025
Dasha Burns, Politico’s White House bureau chief, dives deep into the chaotic aftermath of a major national-security leak involving Trump administration war plans. She discusses the political fallout, including Rep. Elise Stefanik's controversial nomination withdrawal and mass layoffs at the HHS. The conversation also touches on the Department of Defense's investigation into communication platforms and the ramifications of recent immigration policies. Additionally, new archaeological findings of ancient footprints are highlighted, offering a glimpse into human history.
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Signal Chat Leak
- The Trump administration mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat.
- This chat contained sensitive information about planned military strikes in Yemen.
Ineffective Denial
- The administration's typical response of denial isn't effective in this case.
- This is because there's clear evidence of the sensitive information shared in the chat.
Republican Dilemma
- Republicans face a dilemma, having previously criticized Hillary Clinton for her email practices.
- Now, they find themselves defending a similar situation within their own administration.