The David McWilliams Podcast Jeffrey Goldberg Has Entered the Chat
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Apr 3, 2025 
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor of The Atlantic, hilariously recounts his unintentional addition to a Signal group chat discussing U.S. airstrikes, revealing a chaotic political landscape where serious topics feel like casual banter. The conversation delves into the absurdities of American trade policy and the implications for Ireland and Europe. They also tackle reckless communication practices among military leaders, skepticism in political discourse, and the implications of Trump's nationalism on global alliances. A witty take on serious matters!
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Accidental Inclusion
- Jeffrey Goldberg was unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat discussing US airstrikes.
- Initially, he dismissed it as a scam, disinformation, or foreign entrapment.
Lack of Seriousness
- The Signal chat incident reveals a lack of seriousness in the White House's handling of sensitive information.
- Using commercial apps for military communication demonstrates recklessness and negligence.
Attack Over Apology
- The White House's response to the Signal chat incident was to attack Goldberg, rather than taking responsibility.
- This reflects a pattern of denial and attack instead of accountability and transparency.
