The Intelligence from The Economist The chat is out of the bag: a stunning leak
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Mar 25, 2025 
Shoshank Joshi, the Defense editor for The Economist, discusses a major security breach revealing chaotic communications within the Trump administration, exposing their disdain for European allies. Nigerian senator Natasha Akpoti Udoha shares her harrowing experiences with sexual harassment and the systemic challenges women face in politics. They also delve into the subtleties of idea appropriation in the workplace, uncovering the emotional impacts and the complexities of credit-sharing in professional settings.
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Signal Leak
- Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, was added to a Signal group chat.
- This chat included US security officials discussing a classified military operation in Yemen.
Trump Administration's View on Europe
- Leaked messages reveal the Trump administration's private disdain for Europe.
- Officials discussed avoiding European consultation and even billing them for the Yemen operation.
Signal Security Breach
- Using Signal for classified discussions was a serious security breach, potentially violating US law.
- This raises concerns about the Trump administration's ability to handle classified information.