Democrats were quick to seize on the Signal story as a case of Trump officials poorly handling classified information and as an excuse to call for terminations. But DNI Tulsi Gabbard quickly poured cold water on the notion that this unforced error was some major national security scandal.
"The conversation was candid and sensitive, but as the President, National Security Advisor stated, no classified information was shared,” she explained. “There were no sources, methods, locations, or war plans that were shared. This was a standard update to the National Security Cabinet that was provided alongside updates that were given to foreign partners in the region."
Sure enough, the new texts revealed from The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg went on to prove that. Remember, he claimed he originally didn't want to publish them because "the information contained in them, if they had been read by an adversary of the United States, could conceivably have been used to harm American military and intelligence personnel, particularly in the broader Middle East, Central Command's area of responsibility."
Only that didn't end up being the case.
"The Atlantic has conceded: these were NOT 'war plans,'" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded on X. "This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump-hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin."
Vice President JD Vance went on to note "It’s very clear Goldberg oversold what he had.”
With these developments, it’s no surprise how Democrats are changing the narrative.
Notice the narrative shift.
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) March 26, 2025
First it was “top secret”, then it was “classified”, now it’s “sensitive” pic.twitter.com/6AOincoKYO
— Clyp Keeper (@DGrayTexas45) March 26, 2025
