The leaked conversation among cabinet members revealed their diverse reactions to the Air India Flight 171 crash, with discussions ranging from the Adani Group’s involvement and potential ties to China, to their own contribution to the ongoing investigation, including the dispatch of a Federal Aviation Administration team.
Transcript from leaked Signal conversation - March 16
Waltz (07:30 AM ET): Our condolences to the families affected by the Air India Flight 171 crash. The Adani Group is working closely with authorities and offering full support.
Hegseth (07:45 AM ET): No kidding? That group’s got a backbone. 🇮🇳💪
Miller (08:00 AM ET): Just be cautious. Remember, they’re in bed with China. This could be an elaborate PR stunt to win brownie points.
Gabbard (08:15 AM ET): Can we focus on assisting with the investigation instead of making assumptions? And while we’re at it, can someone get me a white Russian?
Vance (08:30 AM ET): You’re not wrong, Stephen. Still, it’s an opportunity to analyze their crisis management strategy. And Tulsi, it’s 8:30 in the morning…
Gabbard (08:40 AM ET): It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, JD. 🍸
Rubio (08:50 AM ET): Back to the topic: What resources are we providing to assist with the investigation?
Waltz (09:00 AM ET): We’ve dispatched a team from the FAA and NTSB, Marco. They’re en route to the site.
Kent (09:30 AM ET): Meanwhile, CNN is floating a theory about “possible terrorist involvement”. I swear, those guys…
Witkoff (09:45 AM ET): They just can’t resist, can they? And to think people say we’re the conspiracy theorists.
Miller (09:50 AM ET): Don’t remind me about that, Steve. They still owe me a public apology for the “secret lizard people” story.
Hegseth (10:00 AM ET): Lizard people? That’s some solid entertainment, right there! 😆 But, let’s circle back to the crash. JD, any insights?
Vance (10:15 AM ET): Pete, unfortunately, it’s too soon to tell. I’m tracking the updates closely.
Wiles (10:20 AM ET): And in the meantime, let’s avoid any…shall we say, conspiratorial discussions.
Ratcliffe (10.30 AM ET): Noted, Susie. Let’s just provide the support required.
Hegseth (10:40 AM ET): Agreed. For once, let’s be the adults in the room. 💪🇺🇸🔥
Rubio (10:45 AM ET): Hard when you’re surrounded by children…
Ratcliffe (10:50 AM ET): Alright, let’s wrap this up so I can catch the latest Mandalorian episode.
Vance (10:55 AM ET): Stay focused, John! And no spoilers, please.
Hegseth (11:00 AM ET): Team, we’ll reconvene at 15:00 hours to discuss further actions. 🙏
Waltz (15:00 PM ET): Team, we’re assisting fully with the investigation and helping ensure the best possible care for those affected; It’s not about scoring points.
Miller (15:10 PM ET): Agreed, Michael. And in that spirit, I’ve decided to abandon my hunt for a public apology from CNN. Probably a lost cause anyway.