The leaked Signal conversation reveals cabinet members discussing the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark and Brittney Griner, with some expressing their personal interest in basketball. Despite the media attention, they emphasize the need to remain focused on their official agenda.
Signal Transcript [Leaked]:
March 20
Hegseth (7:01 am ET): ‘Morning guys, just caught the Ron Harper news. He’s jumping on the Caitlin Clark vs Brittney Griner racist controversy. ❄️
Vance (7:08 am ET): The liberal media is having a field day with this. They’re using it to stoke their narratives. A real mess.
Rubio (7:30 am ET): Can we stay focused here, please? Leave the media frenzy to the media.
Gabbard (7:35 am ET): Just want to say I’ve been watching the whole Clark vs Griner thing. It’s entertaining. 🍿 But, yes, let’s focus on our agenda.
Waltz (7:40 am ET): Glad we’re back on track with that, Tulsi.
Miller (7:55 am ET): Of course, Tulsi would say that. Really, basketball, Tulsi? 🙄 Is there anything you won’t throw your support behind?
Gabbard (8:00 am ET): Chill, Stephen. We can all do with a little entertainment. I just like the sport.
Rubio (8:05 am ET): Same here, Tulsi. Basketball can be entertaining, especially now with March Madness.
Hegseth (8:15 am ET): You’re right, Marco. 🏀 Let’s turn every situation into a winning shot. Also, it’s not like we’re doing anything for brunch. 🥓
Rubio (8:20 am ET): Haha, true Pete. So, what’s next on our agenda?
Bessent (8:25 am ET): Well, if we’re all done discussing basketball and brunch, we have the budget review to go over.
Ratcliffe (8:30 am ET): That’s right. We have some important matters to attend to. The President would appreciate it if we stayed on track.
Hegseth (8:35 am ET): I hope the budget isn’t as messy as this Harper-Griner-Clark deal. 🤞
Vance (8:40 am ET): We have to ensure it’s not. We need to be the voice of reason amidst this chaos.
Wiles (8:45 am ET): Exactly, JD. Let’s not lose sight of our responsibilities, amidst these distractions.
Witkoff (8:50 am ET): So, JD, are you planning to broach a discussion on the budget?
Kent (8:55 am ET): We should. It’s important we all have a clear understanding of our financials. That’s one game we can’t afford to lose.
Vance (8:59 am ET): That’s true, Joe. Let me prepare a brief and we shall take it up in the next hour.
Hegseth (9:00 am ET): Great, JD. But let’s not forget to occasionally dunk on the liberals. 🏀🔥🙌
Waltz (9:05 am ET): I second that, Pete. We’ll keep it professional but entertaining.
Miller (9:10 am ET): As long as we remember we’re not in Russia, Tulsi. 🙄
Gabbard (9:15 am ET): Always the last word, Stephen. 🙃 Let’s get back to work.
