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Former President Trump has announced a meeting with The Atlantic editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who was mistakenly added to a confidential Signal chat discussing U.S. military strategy.
In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump is set to meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, after Goldberg was accidentally included in a confidential group chat with senior administration officials. This chat, which took place in March, revolved around U.S. airstrike plans against the Houthi group in Yemen.Trump made the announcement through a social media post on Thursday, stating that he was intrigued to see if The Atlantic could produce a "truthful" account, especially since he views its writers as not particularly favorable to him. He pointed out that the meeting would contribute to a forthcoming article titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century," reinforcing his belief in his own historical significance.The context for this meeting stems from a recent revelation by Goldberg about his unintentional addition to the secret Signal chat, which included high-ranking officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Reports discussed sensitive information about military operations, triggering discussions regarding security breaches within the Trump administration.Though Trump has expressed confidence in Hegseth and his capabilities, it raised eyebrows that information about U.S. military actions was so readily discussed in a circle that included personal acquaintances and family members of the officials. Despite this, the White House has insisted that no classified information was disclosed during these communications.Goldberg, in past interviews, has indicated that the focus should be on addressing the breaches rather than deflecting criticism onto him. The upcoming interview has been perceived with skepticism due to the complex relationship between Trump and media outlets, especially those closely scrutinizing his presidency.
