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The Signal App Scandal: Colbert Weighs In
The ongoing controversy surrounding a significant security breach involving several figures from the Trump administration remains a hot topic. This week, late-night host Stephen Colbert dedicated a substantial portion of his Wednesday monologue to unraveling the situation.
For those who might not be familiar, the debacle came to light when Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently included in a group chat on the Signal app, which featured prominent Trump officials, including Secretary of State Pete Hegseth. Within that chat, they reportedly discussed sensitive military plans. For those needing a recap, further details are available in various reports.
Colbert humorously remarked on Hegseth’s handling of the fallout, quipping, “After The Atlantic’s article hit, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reacted like any mature individual would: he unleashed a wild tirade on Twitter, dismissing the article as featuring ‘so-called war plans’ that lacked specific details such as names, locations, and sources.”
He further joked, “Actually, some of that information was indeed present in the reporting. Were you even looking at the right article? The piece was more about Lady Gaga’s return to her musical roots than military strategies.”
Colbert also highlighted Hegseth’s busy schedule, stating, “While disavowing the leak, he mentioned, ‘as I type this, my team and I are traveling through the Indo-PACOM region, engaging with commanders and troops,’ before inviting viewers to contact him via Signal to join the infamous group chat.”
Of course, this is just a glimpse of the broader narrative, and viewers can watch the complete monologue for a more in-depth understanding.
In another segment towards the end of the show, Colbert paid tribute to comedian Taylor Tomlinson, announcing the conclusion of her show “After Midnight” after its second season. The decision was made so she could dedicate more time to her stand-up career. The heartfelt segment can also be viewed online.
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