The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Does the Signal Scandal Matter?

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Mar 26, 2025
Eli Lake, a contributing editor at Commentary Magazine known for his expertise in national security, discusses the fallout from a security breach involving Signal and its implications for U.S. military actions in Yemen. He explores the ideological divide within the government regarding military engagement and critiques how the media handles sensitive wartime information. Lake also addresses growing unrest in Gaza, highlighting shifts in public perception toward Hamas and the complex interplay between advocacy and representation.
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ANECDOTE

Signal Scandal

  • Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to a high-level Signal chat discussing a U.S. military operation.
  • This revealed a security lapse and sparked controversy.
INSIGHT

Targeting Waltz

  • Mike Waltz, despite being a decorated veteran and congressman, is targeted by some on the right.
  • This is due to his conventional foreign policy views and support for using American power.
INSIGHT

Ideological Warfare

  • The Signal leak is being used for ideological battles within the Trump administration.
  • The "restrainers" aim to oust "hawks" like Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth.
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