A Tale of Two Leaks: Trump’s Signal Breach vs. Clinton’s Email Scandal
The Trump administration downplays a Signal group chat breach involving military plans, while focusing criticism on journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The response contrasts sharply with their past condemnation of Hillary Clinton’s private server use. Trump claims no classified data was leaked, while an investigation ensues.
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The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over a Signal group chat leak that disclosed sensitive military strike plans to a journalist. The approach taken by President Donald Trump and his team, downplaying the incident, is notably different from their stance on Hillary Clinton's email scandal.
While Trump maintains that no classified information was exposed, critics have highlighted inconsistencies in the administration's reactions to similar breaches. Clinton's incredulous response to the reporting on the Signal leak underscores this disparity.
Despite the uproar, Trump stood by his national security adviser, Michael Waltz, and directed criticism toward journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The National Security Council is presently investigating the implications of the breach as discussions on security protocols continue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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