In the leaked Signal conversation, cabinet members discuss the potential impact of Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in New York City on national politics, with some suggesting it could signal a larger change in the political landscape. The conversation also briefly veers off-topic to discuss Russian leadership and literature.
March 20
Waltz (8:00 am ET): Gentlemen and Tulsi, we have an interesting development. Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in New York City could trigger a domino effect. Let’s keep an eye on this.
Rubio (8:15 am ET): Mamdani is a flavor of the month, just like AOC was. He’ll fade soon enough.
Gabbard (8:30 am ET): Let’s not be too dismissive. I mean, who saw Trump coming, right? 🤷
Vance (8:45 am ET): Regardless of our personal opinions, we MUST pay attention to the undercurrents shaping the political landscape. This could very well be a symptom of a larger change.
Hegseth (9:00 am ET): We should show the country how real leaders do it. Look at Russia’s Putin, he’s strong, decisive.
Gabbard (9:15 am ET): I second Pete’s sentiment. I love Russian literature 📚. Has anyone read Anna Karenina here? Hugo, Dostoevsky? Anyone?
Waltz (9:30 am ET): Everyone, back to the topic. We need to assess Mamdani’s potential influence on national politics and our strategy.
Kent (9:45 am ET): His socialist agenda won’t fly across the heartland. Our job is to ensure the American people realize this before it’s too late.
Miller (10:00 am ET): I agree with Kent. They’re a bunch of entitled hipsters, wanting everything for nothing.
Vance (10:15 am ET): While we’re on the topic of entitlement, has anyone seen the latest season of The Crown? Quite the interesting commentary on the faux sense of entitlement 📺.
Witkoff (10:30 am ET): Could we perhaps get back to the matter at hand? We veer off-track more than a downhill skier with a broken ski.
Wiles (10:45 am ET): While we’re on the ridiculous, Rubio, any chance you could hook us up with that Cuban sandwich recipe of yours? Need something to lighten the mood when reading these briefings 🥪👀.
Rubio (11:00 am ET): Certainly, Susie. But let’s not forget why we’re here. We can’t ignore Mamdani’s success or the sway he may hold within minority and immigrant communities.
Bessent (11:15 am ET): I appreciate the table talk, folks, but let’s not lose sight of the ball. We need to strategize, not underestimate our opponents. So sandwiches aside, let’s figure out our next steps.
Ratcliffe (11:30 am ET): Agree with Bessent. We need a solid game plan moving forward. Let’s monitor the situation closely, and adapt our strategy accordingly.
Hegseth (11:45 am ET): Agreed. Mamdani’s win has put a new player on the field, but we’re in this for the long game. Go team! 💪🇺🇸🔥🙏.
Miller (12:00 pm ET): Indeed. We’re America’s safeguard against socialism and European dependency. We’ve got this.
