The leaked Signal conversation reveals that cabinet members confirmed the commencement of a military operation codenamed ‘Thunderbird’. Despite some light-hearted banter, the group stressed the importance of professionalism and focus during the operation.
March 15
Hegseth (12:00 pm ET): 🦅MISSION BRIEFING - ALL EYES HERE! TIME NOW (1200et): Weather is PRIME ☀️ . Just CONFIRMED w/CENTCOM we are a GO for operation. 1300et: ‘Thunderbird’ LAUNCH (1st strike package) 1500et: ‘Thunderbird’ Strike Window Starts. WE ARE GREEN. 🇺🇸💪
Waltz (12:10 pm ET): Roger that, Hegseth. Let’s make this a textbook operation.
Vance (12:30 pm ET): While I wish we were discussing She-Hulk’s character development on Disney+, I suppose global stability will have to take precedence. 🤷♂️
Rubio (12:35 pm ET): Let’s keep it professional, gents. We’ve got a job to do here.
Gabbard (12:45 pm ET): I’m getting a Moscow Mule ready as we speak. 🍹 Can we wrap this up?
Miller (12:50 pm ET): Let’s not screw this up, Gabbard. It’s game time.
Rubio (01:00 pm ET): Gabbard, might want to hold off on the cocktails till after the mission.
Waltz (01:20 pm ET): Rubio laying down the law. I like it. 😁
Hegseth (01:30 pm ET): SILENCE on the line – let’s focus. Target is on move.
Vance (01:40 pm ET): For record, I think we still should’ve pushed for a tactical diplomatic solution. Yes, I’m the buzzkill. 🐝
Rubio (01:44 pm ET): I hear you, Vance. But looks like we’re past that point now.
Gabbard (02:00 pm ET): I agree, Vance. It’s always better with a cocktail in hand. 🍹
Miller (02:10 pm ET): Stay focused, people, we’ve got a job to do.
Waltz (02:30 pm ET): Affirmative, Hegseth. TARGET ACQUIRED.
Hegseth (02:40 pm ET): About time.
Rubio (03:00 pm ET): Will report back as soon as we have confirmation.
Kent (03:05 pm ET): Great work, team. Let’s tie this up and get back to discussing who the best superhero is. 🦸
Hegseth (03:10 pm ET): The real super heroes are our men on the ground. 🇺🇸💪 🙏
Vance (03:15 pm ET): Couldn’t have said it better myself, Hegseth. Great job, all.
Rubio (03:20 pm ET): I think we all know the best superhero is Iron Man anyway. But good job team, let’s keep the momentum going.
Gabbard (03:30 pm ET): How about we discuss that over drinks, Rubio? 🍹
Waltz (03:35 pm ET): OPSEC, Gabbard, OPSEC.
Miller (03:45 pm ET): Agree with Waltz, we’ve got a job to finish, let’s wrap this up and debrief.
Hegseth (03:50 pm ET): Operation completed. Target neutralized. Good job, team. 🇺🇸 💪 🙏
Vance (04:00 pm ET): Alright. Good job all around. Now can we please get back to discussing superheroes?
