Surviving a second Trump admin

[neoplacebo]

I wonder if she still has that "I really don't care....do U?" coat.

[GoCubsGo]

Oh my.

[O Really]

Disaster, sure, and major pay cut for anybody decent in a good law firm. About the same or less than the average first year associate. Of course, this is Trumpland, so who knows what will pass under the table.

[1 CAT FAN]

A lot of these maga types haven't ever cracked open a history book in their lives. The flag, anthem, founding docs, and patriotic imagery are all idols for them. The actual substance and principles behind those things don't seem to matter.

A woman from Philadelphia has sparked fury across social media after she posted a video online in which she urinated on the American flag. According to the Daily Mail, a caption accompanying the video read: “F*** your nationalism. F*** your country. F*** your stupid f****** flag.”
I’m gross for peeing on a symbol? Lance is a self-described left-wing anarchist and has previously posted photos suggesting that the 9/11 attacks were an “inside job.” https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017 ... ican-flag/

Don't you just hate when stupid bitches do things like this. She should have done it anonymously like the compassionate nurse here.

[GoCubsGo]

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

[Supsalemgr]

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

Very likely it is anti-Trumpers disclosing information.

[Whack9]

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

Very likely it is anti-Trumpers disclosing information.

Ah yes, Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth. Notorious anti trumpers embedded in the Trump administration.

The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen.

I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing.

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On Tuesday, March 11, I received a connection request on Signal from a user identified as Michael Waltz. Signal is an open-source encrypted messaging service popular with journalists and others who seek more privacy than other text-messaging services are capable of delivering. I assumed that the Michael Waltz in question was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. I did not assume, however, that the request was from the actual Michael Waltz. I have met him in the past, and though I didn’t find it particularly strange that he might be reaching out to me, I did think it somewhat unusual, given the Trump administration’s contentious relationship with journalists—and Trump’s periodic fixation on me specifically.

Why are they using signal? Aren't there more secure avenues for communication for something as important as national defense? Looks like signal messages are deleted for good after 1-4 weeks. That may explain it.

Earlier today, I emailed Waltz and sent him a message on his Signal account. I also wrote to Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Tulsi Gabbard, and other officials. In an email, I outlined some of my questions: Is the “Houthi PC small group” a genuine Signal thread? Did they know that I was included in this group? Was I (on the off chance) included on purpose? If not, who did they think I was? Did anyone realize who I was when I was added, or when I removed myself from the group? Do senior Trump-administration officials use Signal regularly for sensitive discussions? Do the officials believe that the use of such a channel could endanger American personnel?

Brian Hughes, the spokesman for the National Security Council, responded two hours later, confirming the veracity of the Signal group. “This appears to be an authentic message chain, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain,” Hughes wrote. “The thread is a demonstration of the deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials. The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to troops or national security.”

William Martin, a spokesperson for Vance, said that despite the impression created by the texts, the vice president is fully aligned with the president. “The Vice President’s first priority is always making sure that the President’s advisers are adequately briefing him on the substance of their internal deliberations,” he said. “Vice President Vance unequivocally supports this administration’s foreign policy. The President and the Vice President have had subsequent conversations about this matter and are in complete agreement.”

[Supsalemgr]

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

Very likely it is anti-Trumpers disclosing information.

Ah yes, Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth. Notorious anti trumpers embedded in the Trump administration.

The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen.

I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing.

...

On Tuesday, March 11, I received a connection request on Signal from a user identified as Michael Waltz. Signal is an open-source encrypted messaging service popular with journalists and others who seek more privacy than other text-messaging services are capable of delivering. I assumed that the Michael Waltz in question was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. I did not assume, however, that the request was from the actual Michael Waltz. I have met him in the past, and though I didn’t find it particularly strange that he might be reaching out to me, I did think it somewhat unusual, given the Trump administration’s contentious relationship with journalists—and Trump’s periodic fixation on me specifically.

Why are they using signal? Aren't there more secure avenues for communication for something as important as national defense? Looks like signal messages are deleted for good after 1-4 weeks. That may explain it.

Earlier today, I emailed Waltz and sent him a message on his Signal account. I also wrote to Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Tulsi Gabbard, and other officials. In an email, I outlined some of my questions: Is the “Houthi PC small group” a genuine Signal thread? Did they know that I was included in this group? Was I (on the off chance) included on purpose? If not, who did they think I was? Did anyone realize who I was when I was added, or when I removed myself from the group? Do senior Trump-administration officials use Signal regularly for sensitive discussions? Do the officials believe that the use of such a channel could endanger American personnel?

Brian Hughes, the spokesman for the National Security Council, responded two hours later, confirming the veracity of the Signal group. “This appears to be an authentic message chain, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain,” Hughes wrote. “The thread is a demonstration of the deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials. The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to troops or national security.”

William Martin, a spokesperson for Vance, said that despite the impression created by the texts, the vice president is fully aligned with the president. “The Vice President’s first priority is always making sure that the President’s advisers are adequately briefing him on the substance of their internal deliberations,” he said. “Vice President Vance unequivocally supports this administration’s foreign policy. The President and the Vice President have had subsequent conversations about this matter and are in complete agreement.”

I posted a possibility. If the above is factual it is a screw up.

[Whack9]

I posted a possibility. If the above is factual it is a screw up.

Seems like it may be factual. When you create a group chat in these apps you go down a list and check different users to add. Likely what happened was Waltz accidentally checked the reporters name and probably didn't double check to make sure the proper people were added.

That's one area of concern. Another is the fact that they're using the Signal app and not whatever official government channels that are typically used for confidential communications. Reason that's important is 1) record keeping and 2) confidentiality. The signal app deletes chats after a certain amount of time and there's no way to retrieve them. I believe this violates some laws. Hence the whole Hillary Clinton / private email server debacle.

[GoCubsGo]

I posted a possibility. If the above is factual it is a screw up.

Seems like it may be factual. When you create a group chat in these apps you go down a list and check different users to add. Likely what happened was Waltz accidentally checked the reporters name and probably didn't double check to make sure the proper people were added.

That's one area of concern. Another is the fact that they're using the Signal app and not whatever official government channels that are typically used for confidential communications. Reason that's important is 1) record keeping and 2) confidentiality. The signal app deletes chats after a certain amount of time and there's no way to retrieve them. I believe this violates some laws. Hence the whole Hillary Clinton / private email server debacle.

That's more than a screw up.

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

[Vrede too]

Oh my.

Disaster, sure, and major pay cut for anybody decent in a good law firm. About the same or less than the average first year associate. Of course, this is Trumpland, so who knows what will pass under the table.

She didn't last in the WH long, I wonder why.

NJ's famous organized crime must be celebrating. HabbaDabbaDoo won't be doing a young Rudy on them.

[Vrede too]

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

https://bsky.app/profile/lincolnproject ... 5brudlxc2e

Very likely it is anti-Trumpers disclosing information.

"Very likely" - The knee-jerk excuse making for PINO admin* incompetence is beyond staggering. Every single time.

Ah yes, Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth. Notorious anti trumpers embedded in the Trump administration.

Thanks for the recap and expert debunking of SoupySales' "Very likely" explanation.

Why are they using signal? Aren't there more secure avenues for communication for something as important as national defense? Looks like signal messages are deleted for good after 1-4 weeks. That may explain it.

Good question. The feds have whole divisions devoted to providing secure comms. As you say, they probably want to hide their activities from investigators and posterity. They hate transparency and democracy.

I posted a possibility. If the above is factual it is a screw up.

"If" - Trumpette blinders are incredible.

A "Very likely" possibility, clearly lacking any understanding of what happened, as Whack9 thoroughly pointed out. It was just knee-jerk excuse making for the PINO admin*, as usual. MAGAts are sooo predictable!

That's more than a screw up.

The incompetence is beyond staggering.

To be fair, Putin is also cc'ed on all of these national security comms.

[GoCubsGo]

There ya go!

[Vrede too]

There ya go!
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.co ... 5j6m3eis2y

Tulsi could take away their security clearances, which would end their jobs.

As for locking them up, AG Bondage: Boys will be boys.

[GoCubsGo]

There ya go!
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.co ... 5j6m3eis2y

Tulsi could take away their security clearances, which would end their jobs.

As for locking them up, AG Bondage: Boys will be boys.

This is blowing up on MSM.

Bet the trumpaloon news channels barely mention it.

[GoCubsGo]

Starting to think they actually don't like Americans.

[GoCubsGo]

There ya go!
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.co ... 5j6m3eis2y

Tulsi could take away their security clearances, which would end their jobs.

As for locking them up, AG Bondage: Boys will be boys.

This is blowing up on MSM.

Bet the trumpaloon news channels barely mention it.

[GoCubsGo]

There ya go!
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.co ... 5j6m3eis2y

Tulsi could take away their security clearances, which would end their jobs.

As for locking them up, AG Bondage: Boys will be boys.

This is blowing up on MSM.

Bet the trumpaloon news channels barely mention it.

[Vrede too]

This is blowing up on MSM.

Bet the trumpaloon news channels barely mention it.

Too dangerous and embarrassing to sweep under the rug?

Top of the One America News homepage:

DOD Launches Investigation Into Leaks Of Sensitive And Classified Information, Includes Polygraph Tests For Members

It doesn't mention the leak or how stupid it was, typical trumpaloon "news" channel. No relevant links, either. Searching "Hegseth", "leak reporter", "classified text" and "classified email" yielded nothing. Go figure.

Faux Noise is way better, top of its homepage:

Trump officials accidentally text journalist about military strikes before they happen

Article:

Trump officials accidentally text Atlantic journalist about military strikes in apparent security breach
National Security Council spokesperson: 'We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain'

... "I had very strong doubts that this text group was real, because I could not believe that the national-security leadership of the United States would communicate on Signal about imminent war plans," Goldberg wrote. "I also could not believe that the national security adviser to the president would be so reckless as to include the editor in chief of The Atlantic in such discussions with senior U.S. officials, up to and including the vice president."

"I have never seen a breach quite like this," he added. "It is not uncommon for national-security officials to communicate on Signal. But the app is used primarily for meeting planning and other logistical matters—not for detailed and highly confidential discussions of a pending military action." ...

Heckuva prank it would have been.

A representative for Vance, who at another point in the discussion said he thought Trump would be making a mistake with the strikes, said the vice president completely supported Trump's foreign policy....

Opps.

Trump was asked about the story at the White House on Monday but appeared unbothered, and he took a shot at The Atlantic when asked about its involvement.

"I don’t know anything about it. I’m not a big fan of the Atlantic," he told a reporter. "To me, it's a magazine that’s going out of business. I think it’s not much of a magazine, but I know nothing about it." ...

Play ignorant, dodge, deflect and attack The Atlantic.

I'm not going to watch Faux Noise to see how they're playing it, but you gotta figure it'll be there. Maybe Jasmine can let us know. Looks like they carried DonOLD live answering questions about it:
President Trump asked about Atlantic story about accidentally texted war plans
President Donald Trump fields question about story where a reporter claims an administration official accidentally revealed war plans.

He played ignorant, dodged, deflected and attacked The Atlantic.

[Whack9]

I saw they have something about it on the fox news website. Didn't see anything on TV about it though. CNN on the other hand was talking about it