In a recently leaked Signal conversation, cabinet members discussed the potential national security risks posed by certain apps, primarily Chinese and Russian, as highlighted in a recent article. The conversation also touched on former President Trump’s stance on TikTok, with some members asserting the need for a comprehensive review of these apps due to ongoing cybersecurity concerns.
Leaked Signal Chat: Cabinet Members Discuss Online Security and Trump’s Influence
Rubio (08:05am ET): Just saw this ‘Delete Every App That’s On This List — Risks are Too Great’ article. We should discuss the implications.
Miller (08:07am ET): 🙄🙄 Another fear-mongering article from the liberal media. What’s the list?
Rubio (08:10am ET): It’s a handful of apps, mostly Chinese and Russian. TikTok’s on it.
Hegseth (08:15am ET): Figures. 🇨🇳😤🇷🇺. We should be focusing on American strength 💪🇺🇸, not tech paranoia.
Vance (08:20am ET): However, considering the cybersecurity issues we’ve had, we cannot ignore the potential threats these apps pose. We might need a comprehensive review.
Gabbard (08:22am ET): Didn’t Trump love TikTok? He was always talking about it.
Waltz (08:25am ET): Management was always the issue with TikTok, but let’s focus on the bigger picture here. These apps potentially pose a national security risk.
Kent (08:28am ET): Bringing Trump into this isn’t helpful, Tulsi. Let’s stay focused.
Witkoff (08:30am ET): I agree with Waltz. We need to prioritize national security here.
Ratcliffe(8:35am ET): Technology has always been a double-edged sword. We need to tread carefully without compromising our national security.
Bessent(8:38am ET): With respect to Trump, he did have some valid concerns about Big Tech as well.
Vance (08:40am ET): I hate to admit it, but Trump’s blustering about China wasn’t entirely baseless.
Miller (08:43am ET): He was typically crude, but he wasn’t wrong.
Gabbard (08:45am ET): So, we agree with Trump on something? This is new 😂.
Hegseth (08:47am ET): No, we simply agree on protecting America, Tulsi. Any influence from Russia or China is dangerous.
Rubio (08:50am ET): Back to the apps, we should coordinate a response.
Wiles (08:52am ET): Agreed. Let’s return to the topic at hand.
Vance (08:54am ET): It’s essential that we demonstrate we’re putting national security first here.
Hegseth (08:56am ET): Absolutely. Nothing screams ‘American strength’ more than standing up to foreign threats, even digital ones. 💪🇺🇸
The conversation continues, demonstrating the influence of Trump’s approach to foreign relations on the current cabinet, and their shared concern for digital threats to national security.
