Politics Weekly America Trump’s ‘Signalgate’ blame game
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Mar 28, 2025 In this discussion, Susan Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker with deep insights into American politics, tackles the chaotic fallout from a significant security breach involving Donald Trump's administration. The conversation unveils how a journalist was accidentally looped into a sensitive military chat, revealing critical operational plans. Glasser also critiques Trump's defensive strategies against the media, highlighting the erosion of accountability among political officials and warning about the chilling effects on journalistic integrity.
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Signalgate Scandal
- Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with senior Trump officials.
- The officials discussed war plans in Yemen, including specific times and targets.
Signal's Inappropriate Use
- Signal, a commercial messaging app, isn't approved for sharing sensitive information by the U.S. government.
- Despite this, the officials used Signal to discuss classified material, deviating from protocol.
Trump Administration's Defense
- Trump officials claim the Signal messages didn't contain classified information.
- However, the messages discussed specific targets and military hardware, contradicting their claim.