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JD Vance Criticizes Trump in Leaked War Plans Group Chat: ‘Not Sure the President Is Aware How Inconsistent This Is’
Mediaite ^ | Mar 24th, 2025, | Isaac Schorr

Posted on 03/24/2025 11:34:32 AM PDT by Miami Rebel

Vice President JD Vance criticized the judgment of his boss, President Donald Trump, in a leaked group chat in which Vance and several other senior Trump administration officials discussed the possibility of American military strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.

On Monday, The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that he had accidentally been added to a Signal group chat in which the Principals Committee – the heads of the top American national security agencies — debated how and whether to strike the Houthis earlier this month.

At one point, after National Security Advisor Mike Waltz informed the group that they had been sent information regarding the administration’s plans over email, and Vance expressed concerns over the decision.

“Team, I am out for the day doing an economic event in Michigan. But I think we are making a mistake,” replied the vice president. “3 percent of US trade runs through the suez [canal]. 40 percent of European trade does. There is a real risk that the public doesn’t understand this or why it’s necessary. The strongest reason to do this is, as POTUS said, to send a message.”

“I am not sure the president is aware how inconsistent this is with his message on Europe right now. There’s a further risk that we see a moderate to severe spike in oil prices,” he added. “I am willing to support the consensus of the team and keep these concerns to myself. But there is a strong argument for delaying this a month, doing the messaging work on why this matters, seeing where the economy is, etc.”

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth professed to understand Vance’s concerns, but nevertheless pushed back.

“VP: I understand your concerns – and fully support you raising w/ POTUS. Important considerations, most of which are tough to know how they play out (economy, Ukraine peace, Gaza, etc). I think messaging is going to be tough no matter what – nobody knows who the Houthis are – which is why we would need to stay focused on: 1) Biden failed & 2) Iran funded,” wrote Hegseth. “Waiting a few weeks or a month does not fundamentally change the calculus. 2 immediate risks on waiting: 1) this leaks, and we look indecisive; 2) Israel takes an action first – or Gaza cease fire falls apart – and we don’t get to start this on our own terms. We can manage both. We are prepared to execute, and if I had final go or no go vote, I believe we should. This [is] not about the Houthis. I see it as two things: 1) Restoring Freedom of Navigation, a core national interest; and 2) Reestablish deterrence, which Biden cratered. But, we can easily pause. And if we do, I will do all we can to enforce 100% OPSEC.”

“If you think we should do it let’s go. I just hate bailing Europe out again,” Vance told Hegseth.

Vance’s comments about Trump not being “aware” of his “inconsistent” messaging are notable given the pair’s past. While he eventually developed into one of Trump’s most reflexive allies, the VP was once among his most strident critics.

During Trump’s 2016 campaign, Vance privately compared the then-candidate to Adolf Hitler and asked his followers on Twitter, “What percentage of the American population has @realDonaldTrump sexually assaulted?”


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Here's the insane part of this story:

"On Monday, The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that he had accidentally been added to a Signal group chat in which the Principals Committee – the heads of the top American national security agencies — debated how and whether to strike the Houthis earlier this month."

HOW THE HELL DOES A JOURNALIST GET INVITED TO A TOP-LEVEL SECURITY DISCUSSION??? Heads should roll.

1 posted on 03/24/2025 11:34:32 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
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To: Miami Rebel

If it was accidental he should have kept the info to himself


2 posted on 03/24/2025 11:37:52 AM PDT by madison10 (God chose President Trump, but Satan chose the judges. This kind come out only by pra and fasting)
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To: Miami Rebel

I don’t expect Trump to surround himself with ‘yes’ men.

Critical analysis of all actions regardless of who’s toes it steps on is a good thing.

The left thinks everyone snaps-to around Trump like nazi field officers.


3 posted on 03/24/2025 11:38:59 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: Miami Rebel

I’d like to know how that prick got added to the list in the first place


4 posted on 03/24/2025 11:39:56 AM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Miami Rebel

Because someone wanted him to “accidentally” see it. Why though? That’s the real question.


5 posted on 03/24/2025 11:40:13 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: Miami Rebel

And the Atlantic???

So I’m not believing this.

But if it’s accurate, Vance is way deep in the Tucker Carlson isolationist bs.


6 posted on 03/24/2025 11:40:48 AM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: Miami Rebel

A bit of caution: Jeffrey Goldberg has a history of making 💩 up for clicks.


7 posted on 03/24/2025 11:40:55 AM PDT by MountainWalker
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To: Miami Rebel

Dear Miami Rebel, thank you for posting this. While I fully trust you, when I read that this is Mediaite, my first reaction is to doubt it.

I will never trust anything from the Drive-By Media.


8 posted on 03/24/2025 11:41:18 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: Miami Rebel

“I am not sure the president is aware how inconsistent this is with his message on Europe right now.

So

Trump expects good council


9 posted on 03/24/2025 11:41:23 AM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Miami Rebel

I question whether or not this was accidental or purposeful...


10 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:13 AM PDT by God luvs America (6young 3.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: Miami Rebel
Goldberg? A "journalist" named Goldberg? I'm sure he is a pro-Hamas, pro-Iran mouthpiece.

Next step should be to deport all self-styled "journalists" to CECOT.


11 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:43 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Miami Rebel

IMO, Vance is more of a liability than an asset.

Wished Trump had picked Vivek for VP. I don’t think Vance is going anywhere. If he’s elected President in 2028, I think he’ll flame out like Reagan’s Bush did.


12 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:46 AM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: Miami Rebel
Remember, these disagreement discussions are exactly what the President expects f his cabinet and of JD Vance. That way he i s not surrounded by “yes” men but by real debate from differing viewpoints. That's all good.

As to Goldberg being read in to security decision discussions, I doubt that was serendipitous.

The HOOTEES and Iran are getting the message that there is a large kicksh*tting on the way.Goldberg has been trolled and used as a leaker.

13 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:46 AM PDT by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>)
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To: Miami Rebel

You are assuming this is not Fake News.


14 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:52 AM PDT by McGruff (Biden will go down in history as the worst president ever.)
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To: Miami Rebel

America’s come a long way since the Intelligence Community had ironically-named ‘Jew rooms’ where Jews were not allowed in discussions even if they were IC employees in good standing.


15 posted on 03/24/2025 11:43:55 AM PDT by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: Miami Rebel

So Vance criticized Trump. So what? I don’t think Pres. Trump wants a bunch of “Yes men”. Sometimes a little criticism is good if it’s productive criticism. Pres. Trump wants people who are loyal of course, but criticizing him does not make one disloyal. And of course the critic could be wrong, everyone does this sometimes.


16 posted on 03/24/2025 11:44:11 AM PDT by Omnivore-Dan ( )
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To: Vendome
Trump expects good council.

Yup, otherwise they wouldn't be called 'advisors', they'd be called 'agree-ers'.
17 posted on 03/24/2025 11:44:42 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: Miami Rebel

The Atlantic, lies, lies and more lies generally. That being said, I support what Vance allegedly said.


18 posted on 03/24/2025 11:44:54 AM PDT by hardspunned (Look for the“Putin Stooge” libel, news from Ukraine you’ve gradually grown to trust over 30 months s)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

It does seem absurd, and I’d certainly be receptive to a denial.

Even stipulating the unreliability of The Atlantic, my guess is that it wouldn’t put this story out without receipts.


19 posted on 03/24/2025 11:45:20 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (pro-)
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To: Omnivore-Dan

How dare you make sense like this?


20 posted on 03/24/2025 11:46:48 AM PDT by digger48
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