We Can Do Hard Things Who Said What in that Group Chat Debacle & Is MAGA Starting to Fracture? | Jessica Yellin
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Mar 27, 2025 A shocking group chat leak reveals sensitive military discussions among Trump's inner circle, raising national security concerns. The hosts debate the ethics of journalists versus officials in protecting classified information. They touch on the implications of military accountability and communication failures within the White House. The conversation also dives into the political fallout and emerging fractures in the MAGA movement, discussing how these controversies could reshape party dynamics.
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Signal Leak
- Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, was unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat with top Trump officials.
- The chat contained discussions of classified information, including war plans and operational details of an attack in Yemen.
Initial Disbelief
- Goldberg initially dismissed the chat as a misinformation attempt due to the sensitive nature of the conversation and his unexpected inclusion.
- He only realized its authenticity when he corroborated the attack details with official reports, highlighting the surprising nature of the leak.
National Security Risk
- Sharing classified information on non-secure platforms like Signal is a major security breach, putting U.S. service members at risk.
- Goldberg showed immense integrity by removing himself from the chat and consulting experts before reporting, prioritizing national security.