This journalist is hitting Trump’s team with some bogus accusations.
Critics say The Atlantic is pushing another anti-Trump hoax to distract from Biden’s failures
In a stunning media moment that’s raising eyebrows nationwide, The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg released what he claims are “attack plans” discussed by Trump officials in a private Signal group chat — only to be caught playing word games over whether they were actually “war plans.”
The original report, “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans,” quickly made headlines across mainstream outlets. But Goldberg’s follow-up article, titled “Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal,” has conservatives calling foul.
Trump White House Responds: “Another Liberal Hoax”
Karoline Leavitt, press secretary under President Trump, called out the shift in wording as a quiet admission that the initial headline was misleading.
“The Atlantic has conceded: these were NOT ‘war plans,’” Leavitt posted on X, accusing Goldberg of peddling another anti-Trump narrative. “This entire story is another hoax written by a Trump-hater who thrives on sensationalism.”
The use of different language — “war” versus “attack” — is now being seen as an attempt to reframe the story after facing criticism from Trump allies and national security officials.
Goldberg Dismisses Claims, But Questions Remain
Appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Goldberg brushed aside concerns, claiming the texts still showed operational details of an attack on the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
“They’re discussing plans to target and eliminate terrorists with different weapons systems,” Goldberg claimed. “It sounds like she’s just nitpicking over wording at this point.”
But many Americans — especially those who’ve grown tired of partisan media spin — are questioning whether Goldberg’s entire story is built on shaky ground.
Officials: No Classified Info Was Shared
Top Trump-era officials, including:
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
- DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe
…have all publicly denied that any classified intelligence was shared.
Speaking before the Senate Intelligence Committee, the officials confirmed that while general operational talk occurred, no national security protocols were violated.
The Atlantic initially withheld key details, claiming to protect national security — but later published more of the messages after being accused of misleading the public.
“Given the denials from Trump officials, we believe the public should see the texts and make up their own minds,” Goldberg and colleague Shane Harris said.
Conservatives See a Pattern: More Media Misinformation
This controversy is just the latest in a long line of mainstream media attempts to smear President Trump and his administration. From the Russia hoax to Ukraine phone call “whistleblowers,” many now see the press as weaponized against conservative leaders.
With President Trump once again leading in the polls and the Biden administration under increasing pressure, critics say this entire incident smells like a setup — one designed to discredit Trump’s national security team.
BOTTOM LINE: No Laws Broken, But The Media Won’t Let It Go
Despite the noise, there’s no evidence that any laws were violated, and no classified documents were shared. So why is the media making a mountain out of a molehill?
The answer may be simple: Justice is coming.