

Bizarre Group Chat Details, Media Compares Trump to Nixon, and MK Media Launch, with Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi | Ep. 1034
48 snips Mar 25, 2025
Walter Kirn, author and co-host of "America This Week," and Matt Taibbi, editor at Racket News, delve into a whirlwind of political intrigue. They discuss a bizarre Signal group chat mishap involving Trump officials, raising questions about national security and political communication. Trump’s controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act is examined, alongside media bias; they critique a comparison of Trump to Nixon, asserting his transparency with the press. They also explore the absurdity of political figures and the changing nature of media credibility.
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SignalGate
- Trump officials discussed Yemen plans on Signal, accidentally adding Jeffrey Goldberg.
- Goldberg, known for his anti-Trump stance, was likely added by mistake.
Goldberg's Inclusion
- Matt Taibbi finds the inclusion of Goldberg, a staunch Trump critic, highly improbable and suspicious.
- He questions whether it was a genuine accident or a deliberate act.
Doug's Rolling Stop
- Megyn Kelly's husband, Doug Brunt, got pulled over for a rolling stop.
- The officer, showing dominance, let him go after Doug admitted the infraction.