Subj : Re: Signalgate explained:
To   : KURT WEISKE
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sun Mar 30 2025 08:19:00

>  MP> "... the reality is that, as secure as the (Signal) app is, its not an
>  MP> appropriate platform for sharing highly confidential state
>  MP> information."

> I'm concerned that the right-wing talking points seem to revolve around
> word games about attack plans versus war plans, Classified versus
> non-classified, and so on.

They most certainly do revolve around word games.

> 1. Signal was previously classified as "unmanaged" and not approved for
> official use. It's not allowed on government devices.

Correct.  In the wake of this screw up, some departments have reiterated
that Signal is not to be used.

> 2. Signal was therefore used on personal devices, and regardless of whether
> or not Signal is secure, the messages could be intercepted on any one of
> the devices.

Correct.

> 3. Goldberg was invited to the chat BY NAME.

Also correct.  He was invited by Michael Waltz.

> 4. No one said "Hey, should we be discussing this on signal?" which
> makes me think this isn't the only chat. Same for naming the chat
> "Houthi PC Small Group", sounds like a breakout chat to me.

This is very concerning.  I wouldn't doubt it was BAU and, unfortunately,
probably still is.

> 5. Government records are required to be retained by the national
> archive, this chat (and I'm sure others) were set to auto-delete after 4
> weeks.

Yes.  Thank goodness Goldberg got a copy of this one for them.

This whole incident reiterates the fact that any promises of "transparency"
by this administration were complete and utter BS.


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