Inside 'Signalgate': How The Atlantic navigated a national security scandal
Briefly

A major media controversy erupted when U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a Signal group chat discussing classified military strategies. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discussed the implications of this incident, dubbed 'Signalgate,' during an interview on the Rapid Response podcast. He revealed that while he was aware of an important story developing, he had not been consulted beforehand about its coverage. This incident raises questions about media independence amidst governmental relations.
I don't know what they're going to publish today. I don't know what the next cover of The Atlantic is.
When something like this happens, you have to make sure your comms officials and others are ready to go.
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