The MeidasTouch Podcast Ambassador Susan Rice Responds to “Signal-Gate"
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Mar 30, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Susan Rice, former Ambassador to the UN and National Security Advisor, offers her keen insights into the fallout from leaked military strategies and the controversies surrounding classified materials. She highlights the risks of unsecured communications in national security discussions, labeling them as reckless. Rice also addresses accusations of espionage and the implications for U.S. alliances, emphasizing the need for accountability and scrutiny in today's politically charged environment.
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Classified Nature of National Security Discussions
- National Security Council meetings are inherently classified; even the topics discussed reveal information to adversaries.
- Discussing potential attacks on foreign adversaries is classified, enabling adversaries to prepare defenses or retaliate.
Situation Room Security Protocols
- The Situation Room prohibits phones and smartwatches to prevent adversaries from eavesdropping.
- Secure communication setups exist for remote discussions, ensuring classified information isn't compromised.
Secure Communication for National Security
- Secure communication channels should be used for sensitive national security discussions.
- Steve Whitkoff should have used the secure facilities at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, not a signal chat.