In the leaked Signal conversation, cabinet members were seen discussing a recent news story about a toddler returned to Venezuela after their parents were deported, revealing a divide in their views on immigration policy, with some stressing the importance of rules and others advocating for compassion. The conversation was also punctuated with casual discussions about a popular television show and plans for a meal, sparking criticism from some members about maintaining focus on their duties.
Vance (10:12 am ET): You guys seen the news? Toddler held after parents deported, and now returned to Venezuela. What kind of world is this?
Hegseth (10:18 am ET): 🇺🇸Rules are rules, Vance. Can’t pick and choose when to apply them, no matter how tough the stories are. 🔥
Gabbard (10:21 am ET): But isn’t there something to be said about compassion, Pete?
Rubio (10:23 am ET): Tulsi’s right. Sometimes we need to look beyond the politics. Also, did anyone catch the last episode of “Stranger Things”?
Waltz (10:30 am ET): 🙏Hold on team. Let’s not lose sight of our duties here. Back to the Venezuela situation, what’s our next step?
Vance (10:37 am ET): Speaking of steps, I’m starving. Anyone else in for a burger run? 🍔😋
Hegseth (10:45 am ET): I’m down. Extra cheese, please. 🍔💪
Miller (10:48 am ET): Food?! Are you all forgetting why we’re here? How about focusing on solving problems rather than stuffing your faces?
Gabbard (10:52 am ET): Ease up, Stephen. We’re all on the same team here.
Rubio (10:55 am ET): Agreed, let’s stay focused. And Tulsi, I need to discuss something with you later.
Vance (10:58 am ET): What, no ketchup Marco? 😂
Waltz (11:00 am ET): Let’s keep the locker-room talk off this channel, please. We need to follow up on the child’s situation in Venezuela.
Bessent (11:05 am ET): Scott here, just catching up. More troubling news from Venezuela, I see.
Ratcliffe (11:07 am ET): Unfortunate, but not surprising. That’s the situation we’re dealing with.
Wiles (11:10 am ET): No surprise indeed. Just another day in this job.
Witkoff (11:15 am ET): Agreed, and back to Marco’s point, has anyone seen “The Mandalorian” yet?
Kent (11:20 am ET): Joe here. Less Mandalorian, more Venezuela please. What’s the strategy moving forward?
Vance (11:25 am ET): Alright, enough joking around. Let’s get back to it. We’ve got a situation to deal with.