The Commentary Magazine Podcast The Signal Scandal and the COVID Conmen
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Mar 25, 2025 
J.D. Vance, U.S. Senator and prominent voice in political discourse, delves into a shocking leak revealing Trump's secrets and its implications for national security. The conversation also uncovers the staggering $250 million COVID relief fraud linked to a Minnesota non-profit. Vance highlights critical issues of accountability for political leaders, comparing the governance styles of past and present administrations. This discussion not only critiques pandemic response but also raises concerns about the integrity of government oversight during crises.
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Signal Leak
- Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal text chat.
- The chat revealed discussions about a Trump administration strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Competence Questioned
- Using Signal on federally issued phones, especially for classified discussions, demonstrates incompetence.
- Accountability is necessary, especially given past GOP criticism of similar security breaches by Democrats.
Hubris and Newcomers
- The Signal incident reflects the hubris of newcomers in the Trump administration.
- They disregarded established security protocols, believing themselves above the rules.