The Glenn Beck Program How Was an Anti-Trump Reporter Added to a White House Signal Chain? | 3/25/25
Mar 25, 2025
A security breach allows a reporter to access sensitive Trump admin discussions about military actions in Yemen. Meanwhile, 23andMe's bankruptcy raises alarms over personal DNA data potentially falling into Big Pharma’s hands. The conversation also highlights the controversial use of Signal for government communications. In sports, the debate rages on about the fairness of transgender athletes competing against women, while Hyundai's investment in American manufacturing showcases shifting industry dynamics.
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Accidental Signal Leak
- Glenn Beck jokingly shares a story about accidentally sharing nuclear weapon information with Iran on Signal.
- He uses this to introduce the story about war plans being sent to The Atlantic.
War Plans Leaked to Reporter
- A reporter from The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally included in a Signal group chat with Trump administration officials.
- The chat discussed upcoming attacks against the Houthis in Yemen.
Stop Using Public Apps
- Stop using public apps like Signal for government communications, especially for classified information.
- Use secure government infrastructure and maintain records for the National Archives.