The leaked conversation reveals that U.S. Marines were deployed to Los Angeles as a precaution against potential threats linked to rumored anti-Trump protests, a decision that sparked a debate among cabinet members over the appropriateness of using military force in response to domestic protests. The conversation also touched upon Rep. Gabbard’s ties with Russia.
March 18
Waltz (08:17 am ET): Heads up team. Marines are on the move towards LA in response to the rumored anti-Trump protests. We’ve received reports of potential threats.
Hegseth (08:30 am ET): Roger that, Waltz. We know these protesters love their safe spaces. Let’s see how they fair against the finest. 💪💪🇺🇸
Vance (08:33 am ET): Hold on, are we really deploying Marines to deal with protesters? Isn’t that a bit… excessive?
Waltz (08:35 am ET): They’re there to support local law enforcement, Vance. Purely precautionary.
Rubio (08:38 am ET): I feel like I’ve wandered into a Michael Bay movie. Let’s keep things level-headed, folks.
Gabbard (08:44 am ET): Totally agree, Marco. This is a task for local law enforcement, not the military. Besides, Putin just sent me a new bottle of vodka. I can’t wait to try it. 🍸
Vance (09:00 am ET): Ah, look at Gabbard, always making friends in high places. 😄
Miller (09:15 am ET): Let’s focus. We can discuss Gabbard’s strange Russian infatuation later.
Kent (09:21 am ET): I’m with Vance. Isn’t there a movie we should all be watching or something? “The Hunt for Red October”, perhaps?
Hegseth (09:25 am ET): While the liberal media is busy spinning fake news, our men in uniform are ensuring law and order. These European moochers could learn a thing or two from us.
Wiles (09:30 am ET): Let’s just make sure our boys are safe. I’m sure they’d appreciate some of Gabbard’s vodka when they return.🍸
Rubio (09:35 am ET): How about we all try this new thing called ‘diplomacy’? It’s less explosive than usual but it usually works better.
Gabbard (09:45 am ET): I like the sound of that, Marco. We should talk more about it. Maybe over a glass of… you guessed it, vodka! 😂
Miller (09:51 am ET): This group is a circus. Let’s not forget the seriousness of the situation at hand.
Bessent (09:56 am ET): I agree with Miller. While we may not see eye to eye on every issue, we need to stay focused. These protests are no laughing matter.
Ratcliffe (10:00 am ET): I think we all know where we stand. Let’s just do our jobs.
Vance (10:05 am ET): I think Ratcliffe’s right. Let’s reconvene later. In the meantime, I’ll be working on figuring out how Trump fits a square peg in a round hole.
Witkoff (10:10 am ET): Sounds good, Vance. Stay sharp everyone. Until later.