NBC Meet the Press March 30 — Jeffrey Goldberg, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Michael Bennet
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Mar 30, 2025 
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, dives into the repercussions of a significant national security blunder involving leaked military plans. Senators Markwayne Mullin and Michael Bennet engage in a heated discussion about the handling of sensitive information and how Congress should react. They also analyze President Trump’s contentious views on Russia and military strategies, alongside the complexities of U.S. foreign relations. Tension within the Trump administration and the implications of tariffs and economic policies are key focal points in this engaging dialogue.
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Accidental Inclusion
- Jeffrey Goldberg received real-time updates on a planned military strike in Yemen via a Signal group chat.
- He was mistakenly added to the chat by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Classified Information?
- Jeffrey Goldberg believes the information shared in the Signal group chat, including specific timings and targets, was classified.
- He expressed surprise at the administration's claim that it wasn't.
Pence's Disagreement
- Vice President Pence expressed concerns in the Signal chat about the Yemen strike's inconsistency with the administration's message on Europe.
- Goldberg interprets this as Pence disagreeing with Trump after the decision was made.