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Could Gen. Lloyd Austin III Have Survived Leaking War Plans?

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Now, Trump’s national security team is under scrutiny for something far worse — and the silence from many corners is deafening.

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March 25, 2025

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By Stacy M. Brown
BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent

The question being asked all over social media, in homes, offices, and even behind closed doors in Washington: If former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had leaked war plans over Signal, would Republicans already be demanding his resignation? “Imagine the uproar if Lloyd Austin had been discussing war plans over Signal and inadvertently added a journalist,” said political strategist Chris D. Jackson. “We’d be hearing calls for impeachment by now. The double standards are astounding.” Jackson, who is white, didn’t mince words. Austin, a Black four-star general and career military leader, was fired by Donald Trump and labeled a “DEI hire.” Now, Trump’s national security team is under scrutiny for something far worse — and the silence from many corners is deafening.

According to The Atlantic, editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to an 18-member Signal group chat that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and others. The group, created by Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz, was discussing a pending U.S. military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The White House confirmed the Signal messages reported by The Atlantic appear authentic. The leak may have violated multiple Pentagon security protocols. Defense Department rules prohibit using messaging apps like Signal to transmit, process, or access non-public DoD information. Vice President Vance, in the chat, questioned the political risk of launching the strike. He worried about “a moderate to severe spike in oil prices” and whether the operation’s timing was a “mistake.” He went further: “I just hate bailing Europe out again.” Hegseth responded, “I fully share your loathing of European freeloading. It’s PATHETIC. I think we should go.”

Goldberg said he received Waltz’s Signal invite and immediately notified officials. Hegseth’s response wasn’t to explain how such a breach occurred but to attack Goldberg, calling him “a deceitful, discredited so-called journalist.” That attack drew even more criticism. “This is one of the most stunning breaches of military intelligence I have read about in a very, very long time,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the incident “an egregious failure of operational security and common sense.” “American lives are on the line,” Reed said. “The carelessness shown by Trump’s Cabinet is stunning and dangerous. I will be seeking answers from the Administration immediately.”

Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said if a lower-level official had done what’s being reported, “they would likely lose their clearance and be subject to criminal investigation. The American people deserve answers.” Republicans have also voiced concern. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, the Republican chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters, “We’re very concerned about it, and we’ll be looking into it on a bipartisan basis.” Senate Majority Whip John Thune added, “We’ve got to run it to the ground, figure out what went on there.”

The National Security Council is investigating how Goldberg’s number ended up in the Signal group. Under the Biden administration, officials were allowed to download Signal on government-issued phones but instructed never to use it for classified conversations. Signal is end-to-end encrypted and considered safer than regular texting, but it isn’t secure for national security discussions. Pentagon regulations prohibit it from classified or sensitive content. Google’s threat intelligence team has also warned that Russia’s intelligence services have ramped up attempts to target Signal users in government and military circles. Gun violence survivor and elected official Brandon Wolf said the response would look very different if the officials involved weren’t white and connected to Trump. “If it were Lloyd Austin, Jake Sullivan, and Kamala Harris in a sloppy Signal chat, [Trump] would be first in line demanding their resignations.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

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