CNN This Morning Trump Stands By Intelligence Team
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Mar 26, 2025 The podcast dives into the chaos surrounding Trump's defense of his intelligence team after a reporter mishandles sensitive chat info. It tackles the secretary of state's trip to the Caribbean amid increasing immigration issues and highlights rising consumer discontent linked to the administration's economic decisions. With political tensions brewing, the discussion covers cybersecurity concerns and the use of secure messaging apps for government communications, emphasizing the balancing act of national security and voter trust.
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Group Chat Leak
- Sensitive military plans reportedly ended up in a group chat with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.
- The White House is on the offensive, with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz claiming responsibility but suggesting Goldberg was added by mistake.
Loose Handling of Classified Information
- Massimo Calabrese suggests the group chat incident reveals a pattern of loose handling of classified information within the Trump administration.
- He cites Trump's own handling of classified documents and public display of sensitive satellite photos as further examples.
Journalist's Dilemma
- Adi Cornish highlights the dilemma faced by journalists in such situations.
- They must choose between releasing potentially classified information and being labeled a liar if they withhold it.