BY Benjamin ClarkMarch 31, 2025
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President Trump dismisses Signal chat incident as a "witch hunt"

In a recent disclosure, President Donald Trump stated that no White House staff would face dismissal over the accidental sharing of a Signal group chat involving national security conversations with a journalist.

According to DailyWire.com, President Donald Trump dismissed calls for staff dismissals following a recent national security group chat leak on Signal, labeling the incident a "witch hunt" during a Saturday interview with NBC News.

The controversy erupted when The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg revealed his unexpected addition to a high-level national security group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes.

Key participants included Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and other members of Trump's inner circle.

National Security Team Maintains Strong Presidential Support

Trump expressed unwavering confidence in his national security officials, particularly Hegseth and Waltz, despite growing criticism. His administration has consistently defended the team's actions, emphasizing that no classified information was compromised during the incident. The president's stance reflects his broader pattern of supporting staff members amid public scrutiny.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced the administration's position, confirming that the National Security Council and White House Counsel's Office are investigating the inadvertent addition of Goldberg's number.

Their preliminary findings indicate no breach of sensitive information occurred during the communications. The administration maintains that no specific locations, sources, methods, or war plans were shared in the messaging thread.

The March 15 incident occurred as Trump's national security team deliberated launching airstrikes against Houthi forces. Rather than addressing concerns about the security breach, Trump highlighted the operation's success, describing it as "tremendously successful" with "hard and very lethal" strikes.

Signal App Usage Sparks Security Protocol Debate

Trump repeatedly distanced himself from questions about the Signal messaging platform, expressing unfamiliarity with the application. His response to NBC News highlighted this stance:

I have no idea what Signal is. I don't care what Signal is. All I can tell you is it's just a witch hunt, and it's the only thing the press wants to talk about, because you have nothing else to talk about. Because it's been the greatest 100-day presidency in the history of our country.

The administration's use of Signal for sensitive communications has raised questions about White House security protocols.

However, officials maintain that proper procedures were followed throughout the strategic discussions regarding Yemen operations.

White House Questions Reporter's Credibility

The Trump administration launched a vigorous defense against Goldberg's reporting credentials.

Press Secretary Leavitt detailed multiple instances where they believe Goldberg demonstrated bias against Trump. She emphasized his Democratic Party registration and his wife's political connections to Hillary Clinton.

Leavitt specifically challenged Goldberg's journalistic integrity with strong accusations:

Goldberg is an anti-Trump hater. He is a registered Democrat. Goldberg's wife is also a registered Democrat and a big Democrat donor who used to work under Hillary Clinton. This is the same Jeffrey Goldberg who infamously lied about weapons of mass destruction to get us into the Iraq War, which cost trillions of dollars and thousands of American soldiers.

The administration's response has focused heavily on discrediting Goldberg rather than addressing the underlying security concerns raised by the incident. This strategy aligns with Trump's characterization of the situation as another politically motivated attack against his presidency.

Signal Security Incident Resolution Pending

The controversial Signal group chat incident exposed potential vulnerabilities in White House communication protocols when Jeffrey Goldberg gained unexpected access to sensitive national security discussions about Yemen airstrikes. The situation involved high-ranking officials including Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and other key members of Trump's security team.

President Trump maintains his position against any staff dismissals, characterizing the incident as a politically motivated attack while emphasizing the successful execution of the military operation in Yemen.

The White House continues its investigation into how Goldberg's number was added to the chat while defending its communication practices and questioning the reporter's credibility.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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