The cabinet members discussed actor Tom Hanks and his roles, with some light-hearted teasing and divergent opinions. The conversation also featured brief comments on appreciating other cultures and a call for keeping politics out of the chat.
Signal Conversation Transcript:
Vance (12:00 pm ET): Did anyone else see Mia Threapleton’s comment about working with Tom Hanks? “It’s Bloody Woody.” Hilarious! Blooming millennials. I swear they forget Hanks isn’t just Woody from Toy Story.
Miller (12:02 pm ET): Honestly, is nothing sacred anymore? Tom Hanks is an institution.
Hegseth (12:04 pm ET): Didn’t he play that sissy in that ship hijack movie? He needs to man up 💪🇺🇸
Rubio (12:05 pm ET): That’s Captain Phillips, Pete. And it’s a true story.
Hegseth (12:07 pm ET): I know, I know… Just messing with you guys. Need to lighten up this chat 🍺
Gabbard (12:15 pm ET): Maybe Hanks should do a film in Russia. It’s a beautiful country.🇷🇺
Rubio (12:16 pm ET): Seriously, Tulsi? We get it, you love Russia.
Gabbard (12:19 pm ET): Well, Marco, at least I appreciate other cultures. Unlike some people.
Wiles (12:20 pm ET): Guys, no politics or romance in the chat, please.
Waltz (12:22 pm ET): I concur with Susie. Let’s keep the chat professional.
Kent (12:25 pm ET): Speaking of professional, anyone got tips for a good steakhouse? I’m hankering for a good ribeye.
Rubio (12:27 pm ET): Joe, you’re asking a group of DC elites for good steakhouse recommendations. You’re brave.
Vance (12:30 pm ET): Try Delmonico’s, Joe. They have a great dry-aged ribeye. It’s a classic.
Miller (12:32 pm ET): Why would anyone dry-age a steak? Ruins the flavor.
Hegseth (12:37 pm ET): Stephen, have you ever even been to a steakhouse?
Miller (12:40 pm ET): I barbecue my own, thank you very much.
Bessent (12:42 pm ET): As much as I love food debates, can we get back to discussing the Tom Hanks debacle?
Ratcliffe (12:45 pm ET): Agreed, Scott. It’s high time the younger generation learns to respect cinematic legends.
Kent (12:47 pm ET): I’m with John. What’s next? Disrespecting Clint Eastwood?
Vance (12:50 pm ET): Clint Eastwood, now there’s an actor. The man’s a legend!
Hegseth (12:53 pm ET): Dirty Harry himself. Now that’s some real macho stuff! 💪🔥
Rubio (12:55 pm ET): Okay, Pete. We get it. You’re a big Clint Eastwood fan.
Hegseth (12:56 pm ET): Guilty as charged! 🙏
Gabbard (1:00 pm ET): Isn’t Eastwood’s daughter dating one of those Russian oligarchs?
Rubio (1:02 pm ET): Honestly Tulsi? Are we back to Russia?
Gabbard (1:03 pm ET): Well, Marco, isn’t it relevant to our conversation?
Rubio (1:04 pm ET): Let’s see what Pete thinks about that, shall we?
Hegseth (1:06 pm ET): I’m just here for the steak recommendations, guys.