In an unexpected turn of events, President Donald Trump is set to meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, after Goldberg's accidental addition to a high-stakes Signal group chat. The chat, which included top administration officials discussing airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, has become a point of contention within the White House.
Trump to Hold Unconventional Meeting with Atlantic Editor Following Signal Chat Incident
Trump to Hold Unconventional Meeting with Atlantic Editor Following Signal Chat Incident
Trump's upcoming meeting with The Atlantic editor follows inadvertent inclusion in a significant chat about military operations.
The planned meeting comes after Trump expressed curiosity about the possibility of a "truthful" account from the magazine, known for its critical stance toward his administration. The president announced the encounter via social media, mentioning that he would also meet with two of Goldberg's colleagues, Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer. "I am doing this interview out of curiosity, and as a competition with myself, just to see if it's possible for The Atlantic to be 'truthful,'" Trump wrote.
The invitation follows Goldberg's recent publication detailing the incident in which he was unintentionally included in a communication chain that discussed sensitive military operations. During this exchange, which also involved US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, significant details such as the timing of airstrikes and weaponry were reportedly shared. Despite its implications, the White House has downplayed the repercussions, asserting that no classified information was disclosed in the initial chat.
Hegseth, who has been a focal point of scrutiny due to these revelations, remains supported by Trump. The incident has raised eyebrows, especially given Hegseth's communication with various individuals who do not hold official Defense Department roles, including family and legal associates.
Despite the controversies surrounding the Signal chats, including a subsequent leak involving Hegseth and additional private discussions, Trump maintains confidence in his defense secretary's capabilities. Meanwhile, as anticipation builds for the meeting, the public eye remains keenly focused on how this unusual dialogue may unfold and the angle from which The Atlantic may approach the forthcoming story titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century."
The invitation follows Goldberg's recent publication detailing the incident in which he was unintentionally included in a communication chain that discussed sensitive military operations. During this exchange, which also involved US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, significant details such as the timing of airstrikes and weaponry were reportedly shared. Despite its implications, the White House has downplayed the repercussions, asserting that no classified information was disclosed in the initial chat.
Hegseth, who has been a focal point of scrutiny due to these revelations, remains supported by Trump. The incident has raised eyebrows, especially given Hegseth's communication with various individuals who do not hold official Defense Department roles, including family and legal associates.
Despite the controversies surrounding the Signal chats, including a subsequent leak involving Hegseth and additional private discussions, Trump maintains confidence in his defense secretary's capabilities. Meanwhile, as anticipation builds for the meeting, the public eye remains keenly focused on how this unusual dialogue may unfold and the angle from which The Atlantic may approach the forthcoming story titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century."
