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President Trump slammed The Atlantic’s editor Jeffrey Goldberg as a “loser” and defended his administration’s handling of a leaked military discussion group during a fiery interview on Newsmax. The president dismissed concerns about a security breach involving Goldberg’s accidental inclusion in a sensitive Signal chat about U.S. strikes in Yemen, blaming a low-level staffer while declaring the operation a “tremendous success.” Trump also reignited debate about the death of Ashli Babbitt, calling her a “martyr” for supporters of his America First movement.
Trump explained that Goldberg ended up in the secret military planning group because a junior staffer working for National Security Advisor Mike Waltz “had Goldberg’s number or called through the app.” He claimed no classified information was leaked and praised the Yemen strikes as flawless, saying, “We won’t be using very much” going forward. Critics argue this casual approach to national security shows dangerous recklessness, but Trump supporters see it as proof he cuts through bureaucratic red tape to get results.
The president tore into Goldberg and The Atlantic, recalling their 2020 report alleging he disparaged fallen soldiers as “suckers and losers.” Trump called the story “totally made up” and accused Goldberg of pushing “fake news” to damage his administration. This latest feud comes as Trump officials face accusations of hypocrisy for using unsecured messaging apps after years attacking Hillary Clinton’s private email server.
Trump passionately defended Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter shot while trying to breach the Speaker’s Lobby. He called her death a tragedy fueled by “out-of-control” government overreach, echoing conservatives who view Babbitt as a victim of political persecution. Bodycam footage shows the Air Force veteran was unarmed when Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd fatally shot her, though investigations cleared Byrd of wrongdoing.
Byrd claimed he acted to protect lawmakers from imminent danger, but Trump allies argue the shooting symbolizes how Deep State actors target patriots. The president’s focus on Babbitt reinforces his narrative that Jan. 6 defendants are political prisoners—a rallying cry for his base. Meanwhile, the officer involved remains in hiding over safety fears, showing the bitter divide Trump’s rhetoric continues to fuel.
Trump brushed off questions about former aide John Kelly’s claims that he praised Hitler’s leadership, calling Kelly a “disloyal” insider trying to sell books. This dismissal plays well with supporters tired of “RINO” critics and mainstream media hit jobs. Polls show most Republicans trust Trump’s America First agenda over NeverTrump “globalists” like Kelly.
The Signal leak controversy has become another front in Trump’s war against the press. While Democrats demand investigations into the administration’s security lapses, conservatives argue the real scandal is Goldberg’s unethical snooping. Trump’s team insists the chat contained no classified details, framing The Atlantic’s reporting as another attempt to undermine successful military operations against Iran-backed terrorists.
As the 2024 election heats up, Trump’s unapologetic style continues energizing his base. His refusal to back down from fights with the media or revise his Jan. 6 narrative demonstrates the combative leadership his supporters crave. While liberals hyperventilate over process stories, Trump remains focused on projecting strength—a message that resonates with Americans tired of weak leadership and woke military failures.
