Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume has now criticized the Trump administration’s handling of a security leak that has turned into a significant issue.
The controversy began when Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic revealed he was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat that included numerous high-ranking Trump officials discussing airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Notable figures in the chat included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Instead of promptly acknowledging the mistake, several officials chose to attack Goldberg, labeling him a “deceitful” journalist who spreads falsehoods.
Hegseth expressed disdain for Goldberg during a press conference, while Waltz accused journalists of fabricating stories.
However, Waltz later admitted to his error by confirming his role in creating the group chat.
On Twitter, Hume laid out critical strategies for managing a scandal, emphasizing two key rules: first, swiftly disclose the facts and accept responsibility; second, refrain from escalating the situation by engaging in a dispute over specifics.
He pointed out that the administration’s focus on whether the Yemen airstrike details constituted a war plan only prolonged the story’s visibility.
Additionally, he noted that attacking Goldberg provided him with more reason to disclose additional details, further complicating the administration’s narrative.
In a subsequent appearance on Fox News’ Special Report, Hume reiterated his perspective, stating that Goldberg did nothing wrong and passively received the information.
By attacking him, Hume asserted, the administration only fueled the controversy, ultimately undermining their own position in the matter.
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