Trump to Meet with Atlantic Editor Following Signal Chat Controversy

President Donald Trump is set to engage with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who was inadvertently included in a clandestine Signal group chat among White House officials. The conversation revolved around a planned airstrike against the Houthi group in Yemen, raising questions about information security and press relationships amid ongoing tensions in the Trump administration.

In an unusual twist, President Donald Trump has announced a meeting with Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who was unintentionally added to a private Signal group chat that included top administration officials. The chat, which occurred in March, contained discussions surrounding airstrike operations against the Houthi group in Yemen.

In a social media post, Trump expressed curiosity about the interview, expressing skepticism about the ability of The Atlantic's journalists to provide a fair account, noting that they are "not exactly pro-Trump writers." The forthcoming article is intriguingly titled "The Most Consequential President of this Century." The Atlantic declined to comment when contacted regarding the meeting.

The incident surrounding the Signal chat has been a source of controversy. Goldberg previously reported on the breach, which heightened scrutiny on the administration's handling of sensitive military information. The ongoing discussions exposed the communications of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials, detailing key particulars like timing and weaponry of the impending airstrikes.

Despite the evolving situation, Trump has continued to publicly support Hegseth and his team, insisting that he is satisfied with their performance. The White House maintains that no classified information was disclosed during the exchanges, but the conversations included specific details that concern national security.

As the landscape continues to shift, Goldberg voiced thoughts to the BBC, suggesting that the administration should focus on the implications of the Signal breach instead of directing criticism at him. As discussions about transparency and accountability proliferate in the media, the outcome of Trump's meeting with The Atlantic's editors may shape future interactions between the White House and press entities.