Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Fights Back
Hegseth declared that “nobody was texting war plans” and blasted Goldberg as a “deceitful” journalist who “peddles in garbage.”
This confrontation represents the latest battle between Trump administration officials and mainstream media figures desperate to undermine America’s security interests.
The controversy erupted after Goldberg alleged he was mistakenly added to a Signal chat group that included top administration officials such as Vice President JD Vance, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
According to Goldberg, the chat supposedly contained sensitive details about a March 15 military strike on Yemen, prompting liberal politicians and media outlets to pounce on what they portrayed as a major security breach.
The Atlantic editor initially claimed to be skeptical about the chat’s authenticity but later insisted it was real.
Hegseth wasted no time dismantling Goldberg’s narrative, telling reporters, “Nobody was texting war plans, and that’s all I have to say about that.”
He further characterized Goldberg as “a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who’s made a profession of peddling hoaxes time and time again,” adding pointedly that “this is a guy who peddles in garbage.”
The Defense Secretary’s blunt assessment reflects the administration’s frustration with media figures who appear more interested in generating anti-Trump headlines than reporting facts.
While the National Security Council confirmed the existence of a chat group, spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that it demonstrated normal policy coordination and posed no threat to troops or national security.
The administration’s swift response highlights its commitment to setting the record straight when faced with misleading media narratives designed to undermine public confidence in President Trump’s leadership team.
Democrat lawmakers predictably seized on the alleged incident, with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) expressing outrage over what they characterized as an “operational security failure.”
Their hypocritical concern rings hollow when compared to their conspicuous silence regarding Hillary Clinton’s private email server that contained classified information or the Biden administration’s numerous foreign policy blunders.
The Democrats’ selective outrage appears timed to distract from President Trump’s effective military actions against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists threatening international shipping.
President Trump himself addressed the controversy at a press briefing, stating:
“I don’t know anything about it. I’m not a big fan of the Atlantic. To me, it’s a magazine that’s going out of business. It’s not much of a magazine. But I know nothing about it.”
The timing of Goldberg’s claims raises serious questions about his motives, as the Trump administration is implementing decisive action against America’s enemies abroad.
Under President Trump’s leadership, the administration has taken a strong stance against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea that threaten global commerce.
This incident appears to be yet another attempt by the liberal media to create controversy where none exists and undermine the administration’s efforts to protect American interests and restore respect for U.S. power on the world stage.
Secretary Hegseth’s forceful rebuke of Goldberg’s claims demonstrates the Trump administration’s unwillingness to let false narratives go unchallenged.
Unlike previous GOP administrations that often allowed media distortions to stand, Trump’s team consistently fights back against what they see as deliberate attempts to mislead the American public.
For patriots concerned about America’s security and standing in the world, Hegseth’s straightforward defense represents exactly the kind of backbone needed in Washington leadership.
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