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Trump Attacks Journalist Over Leaked Signal Messages, Denies Classified Info Leak

FRANCE 24 EnglishApril 7, 20251 min3,105 views
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Trump's Response to Signal Message Leak

  • 🎯 Donald Trump attacked journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, calling him a "total sleazebag" and "The Atlantic" a "failed magazine."
  • 💡 Trump denied that classified information was shared by US officials regarding air strikes on Yemen.
  • ⚠️ He suggested the leak was a "mistake" and that Democrats were exaggerating the issue.

Veteran and Local Reactions

  • 🎖️ Some war veterans, including a Trump voter, condemned the government's attempts to minimize the incident, viewing it as a potential misuse of power.
  • 💬 Veterans believe those responsible should receive a second chance, while local reactions were mixed.
  • ❓ Some individuals expressed skepticism about the government's statements, wondering if they were being misled.

Official Statements and Technology

  • 🤷 Trump initially claimed he was unaware of the incident, stating he found out about it the morning after the story was reported.
  • 🚫 When asked about an FBI investigation, Trump stated it "isn't really an FBI thing."
  • 📱 He defended the use of the messaging app as the best technology available at the time.
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Donald TrumpJeffrey GoldbergThe AtlanticSignal AppClassified InformationAir StrikesYemenNational SecurityMisuse of PowerFBI Investigation
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