Trump Set to Meet Atlantic Editor Following Signal Chat Incident

In an unusual twist, President Donald Trump is preparing to meet Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who was mistakenly added to a clandestine Signal chat detailing U.S. military operations. The meeting follows a scandal involving leaked information about airstrikes against the Houthi group in Yemen.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, after Goldberg was accidentally included in a high-level Signal group chat. This chat revealed sensitive discussions concerning U.S. airstrikes against the Houthi group in Yemen. The meeting comes following Trump's remarks on social media indicating skepticism regarding the possibility of Goldberg and his colleagues producing a fair portrayal of his presidency.

Goldberg's unintentional inclusion in the chat, which featured U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials, has stirred controversy. In a post, Trump noted that the interview would contribute to a feature titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century.” Trump questioned the journalists' ability to provide an honest account given their non-favorable views towards him.

In response to the incident, which surfaced in a story authored by Goldberg, the White House has sought to downplay claims of classified information sharing. Despite mounting scrutiny, Trump has expressed unwavering support for Secretary Hegseth. Reports have indicated that Hegseth had also shared sensitive military information in another private chat, raising concerns over why such details were disseminated to individuals without formal security clearance.

The White House and The Atlantic have remained largely silent on the scandal's implications, leaving questions about accountability in these communications. Meanwhile, Goldberg continues to advocate for a focus on the breach rather than being targeted for the incident's fallout.