Anderson Cooper 360 White House Closes Case On Signal
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Apr 1, 2025 The White House has declared the Signal text chain mishap resolved, yet questions linger about the National Security Advisor's actions. A Harvard scholar has fled the country after accusations of terrorism sympathizing by federal agents. The podcast dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding national security communications and immigration enforcement, highlighting the ongoing tension between executive power and legal accountability. It also shares insights on returning astronauts adapting back to Earth's challenges.
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Signal Chat Controversy
- Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor, included reporter Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat discussing military strikes.
- Waltz claimed Goldberg's number was accidentally added and denied knowing him, but Goldberg refuted this.
Trump's Response to Signal Leak
- President Trump viewed the Signal chat incident as a misstep but chose not to fire anyone.
- This contrasts with his first term, where he fired National Security Advisor Michael Flynn within a month.
Call for Accountability
- The White House wants to move past the Signal controversy, but Congressman Seth Moulton calls for accountability.
- He emphasizes the violation of laws and the risk to American pilots due to leaked information.