Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Exposes Trump Admin's 'Smokescreens' on Secret Signal Chat
2025-03-26
ABC News
The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg fired back at the Trump administration's attempts to downplay a recent article revealing a Signal chat about a potential US attack on Houthis in Yemen. The article sparked controversy, with the administration pushing back against the claims. Goldberg's response highlights the ongoing tension between the media and the Trump administration, with issues of transparency and accountability at the forefront. The use of encrypted messaging apps like Signal has raised questions about government secrecy and the role of journalism in holding those in power accountable. Key issues include national security, government transparency, and media freedom.