Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg has publicly disputed claims made by former Trump official Mike Waltz regarding their prior interactions. The controversy stems from a leaked Signal message, the details of which have not been fully disclosed. Waltz initially stated that he had never met or spoken to Goldberg.
However, Goldberg directly contradicted this assertion during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. He stated that the claim of no prior contact was untrue, implying that some form of communication or meeting had taken place between the two individuals. The nature and context of their interaction remain unclear, and neither party has provided further details beyond their initial statements. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and scrutiny surrounding communications between media figures and political officials.
Atlantic Editor Disputes Claim of No Contact with Trump Official
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, refuted a statement made by former Trump official Mike Waltz. Waltz claimed he had never met or spoken with Goldberg. The disagreement arose following a leaked Signal message. Goldberg addressed the issue during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," asserting that contact had occurred.