The conversation among cabinet members revolved around the recent Tennessee law related to school threats, with concerns raised about children who pose no real threat being affected. Opinions varied, from calling it a side effect of an overprotective society to suggesting a need for a more efficient system of threat evaluation, and references to similar laws in New York and California.
Signal Conversation Transcript:
Vance (10:00 am ET):
Did you guys see the new Tennessee law about school threats?
Gabbard (10:02 am ET):
Which one exactly, JD?
Vance (10:04 am ET):
The one where kids who pose no actual threat are getting caught up in it.
Hegseth (10:07 am ET):
Ah, another side effect of our overprotective, nanny state society 🙄.
Rubio (10:10 am ET):
It’s a complicated issue, guys. We need to protect our schools, but also ensure kids’ actions aren’t misinterpreted.
Miller (10:13 am ET):
Sounds like more liberal BS to me. They can’t even protect their schools without screwing it up.
Waltz (10:18 am ET):
Sounds like we need a more efficient system of threat evaluation.
Gabbard (10:21 am ET):
I heard that New York and California passed similar laws.
Rubio (10:23 am ET):
That’s true, Tulsi. We need to be careful about how we implement these laws.
Vance (10:27 am ET):
Well, I think we can all agree that the kids are our future. We need to protect them, and remain mindful of their rights.
Hegseth (10:30 am ET):
Right on, JD. But let’s make sure we’re not turning our kids into a generation of snowflakes. 💪🇺🇸
Wiles (10:32 am ET):
Whilst ensuring we are not creating a fearful environment. How does that old quote go? Fear distorts as much as it suppresses.
Miller (10:35 am ET):
I’ll drink to that. Speaking of which, anyone else looking forward to happy hour?
Kent (10:40 am ET):
If there’s bourbon, count me in.
Gabbard (10:43 am ET):
Count me out if it’s just bourbon. Anyone fancy vodka? 😊
Rubio (10:45 am ET):
Sounds like a plan, Tulsi. I’ll bring the cigars.
Miller (10:48 am ET):
Better not let that get out, Marco. The liberal media would have a field day. “Rubio and Gabbard, sipping vodka and puffing cigars like some Russian oligarchs…”
Kent (10:50 am ET):
I’d pay to see that headline. 😂
Vance (10:52 am ET):
Gentleman, it’s moments like this that I am thankful my phone has delete function. 😅
Waltz (10:55 am ET):
Alright, team. Back to the task at hand. Let’s address this legislation and its pitfalls.
Rubio (10:57 am ET):
Here, here, Michael. Let’s do some good for the country today… after happy hour, of course. 😉
Gabbard (11:00 am ET):
That’s the spirit, Marco. I’ll bring the vodka for the brainstorming session. 🇷🇺🍸💡