Squawk Pod Sen. Mark Warner & A Signal chat: You’d be fired - 03/26/25
Mar 26, 2025
Senator Mike Warner calls for the resignation of top officials after a sensitive Signal chat leaks to a journalist. The conversation highlights serious national security concerns and the risks of using encrypted messaging apps for official discussions. The hosts also delve into Boeing's ongoing legal troubles and contrasts between government and private sector efficiencies. Tensions emerge within the administration regarding military action strategies, raising questions about accountability in government communications and the implications for security.
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Trump Downplays Signal Leak
- President Trump backed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, downplaying the Signal leak's significance.
- Trump didn't believe the incident, where a journalist was added to a Signal group chat discussing military plans, warranted a criminal investigation.
Warner Grills Gabbard
- Senator Mark Warner questioned National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard about the Signal incident during a hearing.
- Gabbard claimed no classified information was shared, prompting Warner to ask about her participation in the chat.
Transparency and Security
- If communication isn't classified, release the full transcript.
- Sharing military strike plans on non-secure channels is inexcusable and could endanger American assets.