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Ben Shapiro criticized Democrats for what he called hypocrisy in their reaction to the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a Signal group chat where Trump national security officials discussed military plans for a Yemen strike. Democrats, including Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Chris Deluzio, labeled the breach a “mind-boggling” national security failure and demanded resignations. House Armed Services Committee members called it an “outrageous” lapse that compromised operational details like aircraft types and timelines, with Rep. Sara Jacobs stating, “People should be fired for this”.
Shapiro countered that these reactions ignored Democratic handling of similar incidents under previous administrations. He pointed to – which resulted in high civilian casualties – and noted Democrats previously defended such actions as necessary counterterrorism measures. The Atlantic’s leak revealed discussions about strike logistics, which Trump officials claim contained no classified information despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s admission that operational details were shared.
– Accused Democrats of selective outrage, noting their silence when Obama-era officials avoided accountability for policies that caused civilian deaths.
– Highlighted inconsistencies in how security breaches are treated, comparing the Signal incident to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal, where Democrats largely dismissed Republican concerns.
– Argued that Democratic calls for firings and investigations amount to “political theater” rather than genuine national security prioritization.
The White House defended Trump officials, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserting no classified material was leaked and blaming The Atlantic for “peddling hoaxes”. Meanwhile, former Obama officials like Leon Panetta called the breach a “serious blunder” requiring accountability, while Rep. Rashida Tlaib shifted focus to criticize the strikes themselves rather than the leak.
