Americast Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?
Apr 24, 2025
Tension simmers at the Pentagon as allegations surface about sensitive military plans being shared over Signal by the defense secretary. Amid Easter egg hunts, conversations turn to leadership chaos and internal conflicts within Trump's administration, questioning if key figures will stay in power. The hosts reflect on economic challenges Trump faces as his approval ratings slip. There's also a delightful moment honoring an 86-year-old listener, showcasing the podcast's connection across generations.
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Easter Egg Roll Tradition
- Easter egg rolls are an annual White House event where children roll Easter eggs using wooden spoons on the south lawn.
- Anthony Zurcher has attended many and shared a story of his son playing tennis with Barack Obama there in 2011.
Pentagon Signal Chat Leak
- Pete Hegseth shared sensitive U.S. military strike information over a Signal chat including family members.
- This raises concerns about information security inside the Pentagon with use of Signal on secure networks.
Hegseth's Easter Roll Defense
- Pete Hegseth defended himself at the White House Easter egg roll, accusing media of peddling lies from disgruntled leakers.
- His children’s embarrassed reactions went viral alongside his lengthy defense of the Pentagon leaks.