The Signal Breach, The Whitehouse Neocon Plant, and the Illusion of America First.

March 30, 2025

As the sun rose on March 30, 2025, Washington, D.C. found itself in the midst of a political tempest unlike anything it had seen in years. The White House was scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive security breach on the Signal messaging app—one that exposed U.S. attack plans against Houthi targets in Yemen, live and in real time, to none other than Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of #TheAtlantic. President @realDonaldTrump, now in his second term, confronted a dilemma that went far beyond a mere intelligence failure or an embarrassing “butt dial.” This breach laid bare the possible infiltration of his administration by neoconservative forces, the questionable role of his own National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and the deepening suspicion that the “America First” foreign policy many voters expected had morphed into an extended version of the Bush–Cheney doctrine.

This 5,000-word article will explore the key players—Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth, JD Vance, Tulsi Gabbard, and of course, Jeffrey Goldberg—and detail the swirling rumors that President Trump himself may have orchestrated or approved a leak to justify hawkish positions he once campaigned against. We’ll delve into revelations about Goldberg’s background, the repeated involvement of the so-called “Deep State,” and how this scandal highlights the uneasy marriage of #MAGA populism and neocon war lust. Finally, we will examine why Europe is suddenly warning its citizens to stockpile food, why nobody has seen Fort Knox’s gold in decades, and how a growing consensus is that we need to draw closer to #God in this time of chaos.

Somewhere in Waltz’s phone contacts, or so the story goes, was Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. When Waltz built the group on Signal, a mislabeling or confusion of phone numbers “accidentally” invited Goldberg into the chat. Over the course of at least 30 minutes, Goldberg witnessed an active, real-time discussion about exactly when bombs would drop, where the targets were located, and how U.S. pilots would be going in under the threat of anti-aircraft fire.

Goldberg, no stranger to national security stories or controversies, was stunned. By his own telling, as soon as he realized these were genuine strike details—an imminent launch of American jets—he recognized the severity of what he was seeing. If this wasn’t classified or “#TopSecret” information, what would be?

1.1 The Administration’s First Response

Initially, leading figures in the Trump administration disputed Goldberg’s version of events. @PeteHegseth, asked directly by reporters whether war plans were being texted, said emphatically:

@CIADirector John Ratcliffe and @DNIGabbard insisted that no classified data—no mention of specific weapons, no mention of specific targets, no mention of specific timing—ever appeared in the messages. Yet Goldberg responded by publishing actual text exchanges that undercut every denial:

The administration’s credibility took a major blow. Worse still, it wasn’t just a matter of what was revealed. It was how it had been revealed: over a widely used commercial app like Signal that, for all its encryption, has long been rumored to be compromised by intelligence agencies. This was reminiscent of controversies from years prior, when the U.S. government hammered Hillary Clinton for her private email server. Indeed, the hypocrisy was glaring to many: how could the White House justify these casual messaging practices?

Among the key mysteries is the role of @MikeWaltz47, President Trump’s National Security Adviser. Waltz has been described as:

2.1 Waltz’s Neocon Ties

Waltz reached out to Jeffrey #Goldberg on Signal two days before inadvertently adding him to the group chat. Goldberg himself has stated, “My phone number was in [Waltz’s] phone because my phone number was in his phone. He’s being dishonest when he says he never spoke to me.”

This leads many to suspect that Waltz:

For supporters of Trump’s original campaign message—less entanglement in the #MiddleEast, fewer foreign wars, more focus on domestic renewal—Waltz’s ascendancy to National Security Adviser has always been problematic. Why put a figure with longtime neocon ties in such a high seat of power?

2.2 Possible Deep State Collaboration

Trump loyalists have historically worried about a “Deep State” infiltration into the White House. Some of them see Waltz as a Trojan Horse:

The fact that Waltz is now intimately involved in daily policy decisions begs the question: Is he pushing the same Cheney-esque worldview inside the Trump administration, disguised under the ‘#AmericaFirst’ label?

Critics point out that the White House’s foreign policy increasingly mirrors old-school neoconservatism, especially regarding Iran. The transcripts from the accidental chat show Waltz repeatedly referencing a desire to “send a message” to Iran by hitting the #Houthis in Yemen. Why? Because the Houthis allegedly have Iranian backing.

These revelations directly conflict with the anti-war rhetoric that propelled Trump into office in 2016 and again in 2024. And yet, President Trump continues to keep Waltz on board, reportedly refusing to fire him despite being “privately angry” and “pissed off” about the fiasco. Why? That question has fueled rumors that either Trump is covering up his own complicity—maybe the leak was partly his idea—or that Waltz holds some sort of blackmail or indispensable political connection.

If Mike Waltz represents a window into the Bush–Cheney axis, The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg is no stranger to that same era. Goldberg’s resume reads like a chronicle of hawkish Middle East intervention:

Given this background, Goldberg has been labeled a “neocon journalist” or, more bluntly, a “propagandist for the War on Terror.” However, politically, he’s often cast as a “liberal” because of his editorial positions on social issues and his public criticism of President Trump.

@MaxBlumenthal and others argue that Goldberg might be anti-Trump in public, but shares with Waltz (and many other Beltway hawks) a fervent belief in attacking Iran.

3.1 The Odd Alliance: Goldberg and Waltz

From the moment it was revealed Waltz had Goldberg’s number stored in his phone, speculation ran wild. Why would a right-leaning, Trump-aligned national security adviser keep close contact with a man who has spent years bashing Trump in the pages of The Atlantic? The simplest answer is that in Washington, “politics stops at water’s edge”—especially if both parties want the same war. Waltz may have allegedly needed a channel to spread a pro-war narrative to a “liberal” audience, and Goldberg, with a storied track record of supporting military interventions, was a near-perfect conduit.

Amid all the confusion, a theory has gained traction: What if Trump authorized the leak? The White House’s conflicting statements and Trump’s steadfast refusal to remove or publicly censure Waltz have fueled these rumors. According to this theory:

Whether or not Trump intended the leak, the fiasco has a certain self-inflicted quality about it. This might explain why, behind closed doors, Trump is furious at Waltz yet refuses to jettison him. Possibly, the blame rests in part with Trump himself.

One of the more revealing aspects of the leaked Signal exchange was the presence of contrarian voices within the Trump administration. Two figures in particular have garnered attention:

5.1 JD Vance

Vice President Vance was heard cautioning that they may be making a "mistake" and that the president "may not understand how inconsistent" it would be to bomb the Houthis in Yemen while simultaneously criticizing European wars. Many in MAGA have pointed out that a major reason many Americans supported Trump was his promise to end foreign entanglements, not start new ones.

The transcripts show Vance stating that the Houthis pose no direct threat to Americans. He raised concerns about how this might undermine Trump’s message on Europe. The suspicion is that if the administration will so casually bomb Yemen, it raises questions about how Trump might handle Russia, Ukraine, or even tensions in Asia.

5.2 Joe Kent

Joe Kent @joekent16jan19, a former Green Beret and a staffer under Tulsi Gabbard, also expressed misgivings: “There is nothing time sensitive driving the timeline. We'll have the exact same options in a month.” Many interpret this as Kent’s attempt to agree with Vance and wisely postpone such an attack.

Indeed, the presence of these more realist-leaning figures stands in stark contrast to the gung-ho war monger approach of Pete Hegseth and Waltz. The transcripts depict Vance and Kent as consistently skeptical about launching yet another Middle Eastern war. Yet, as we’ve seen, they were ultimately overridden—or at least overshadowed—by the hawks.

Pete Hegseth, once a weekend #FoxNews personality, rose quickly in Trump’s sphere due to his outspoken patriotism and strong support for the president’s military stances. Now, as Secretary of Defense, Hegseth’s involvement in this fiasco is significant:

To many, Hegseth’s presence as head of the Pentagon is further evidence that Trump has chosen loyalty over competence. The transcripts also reveal that Hegseth’s main contribution wasn’t a strategic plan but rather “marketing” guidance—telling others to blame the whole thing on Biden’s failures or to emphasize alleged Iranian ties to the Houthis, thus spinning the operation as a matter of national security instead of a questionable intervention.

Unsurprisingly, the reaction from Capitol Hill has been explosive. Democrats are calling this a scandal of epic proportions, akin to the Hillary Clinton email controversy, but infinitely worse: real-time war planning was arguably exposed to the press, meaning it was also exposed to any foreign intelligence service that might have compromised Goldberg’s phone or the Signal app itself.

Prominent Democrats have said, “There was a crime here and there should be accountability.” The bigger question is: Will anything come of it? Or has the Washington system, from day one, protected high-ranking officials from the same rules that put lower-level “leakers” like Jack Teixeira in prison?

Jack Teixeira was a young Massachusetts Air National Guard cyber specialist who, in 2023, revealed certain intelligence details about U.S. involvement in Ukraine. He was swiftly arrested and charged under the Espionage Act, and eventually sentenced to prison. Many are now drawing parallels:

The difference? One rots in prison, the others maintain their high-level positions. Despite the significance of the Yemen leaks—arguably far more damaging to national security—there is little sign of a robust FBI or DOJ crackdown on Waltz or Hegseth.

“This is not the Trump that @TuckerCarlson

fans voted for. This is not the Trump that @joerogan

fans voted for. This is not the Trump that @RealCandaceO

fans voted for.” That refrain is growing louder every day. And the facts bear it out:

It’s a dramatic shift for a president re-elected in 2024 largely on the promise of non-intervention, controlling immigration, and standing against the globalist agenda. Instead, supporters see a White House consumed by the same Beltway influences Trump once pledged to vanquish.

There’s a growing sense that the so-called “Deep State” never really lost power. From the Russian collusion fiasco to the first impeachment, from the leaks to the infiltration of “Never Trumpers” in key agencies, the Deep State’s footprints have never been far.

10.1 The Signal “Back Door”

An especially provocative point is the role of Signal itself. Once touted as the ultimate secure messaging platform, some investigative journalists argued as early as 2021 that the CIA and NSA may have had a back door into the app—perhaps from its inception. If that’s true, the idea of discussing war plans on Signal is either:

10.2 The Neocon Takeover

The synergy between old-guard neocons like Mike Waltz, pro-Israel hawks like Jeffrey Goldberg, and the new administration’s foreign policy has stoked the argument that “Trump was never fully in control of his own White House.” The meltdown over Yemen might be a late-stage manifestation of that infiltration: the last barrier dropping to reveal the continuity between the Bush–Cheney era and Trump’s second term.

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, European governments have begun telling citizens to keep “72 hours of food and water” on hand for emergencies. Officially, they frame it as a general preparedness measure, but insiders suggest it’s a subtle preparation for something far bigger—maybe seven months of supplies would be more appropriate, though officials fear causing a panic. The reasons for this heightened tension include:

Simultaneously, distrust in American fiscal policy has reached a fever pitch. The question no one in power wants to answer: Why haven’t we seen the gold in Fort Knox for decades? Conspiracy theories swirl: is the gold still there at all, or has it been sold off to cover secret debts or hush up foreign interests?

With the U.S. threatening more tariffs, printing more money (despite inflation), and alienating multiple major world powers, the U.S. dollar’s role as the global reserve currency might be inching toward a cliff. If the gold is gone or severely depleted, that reality could shatter what’s left of economic confidence.

As if the political drama weren’t enough, everyday citizens are noticing the alignment of these crises:

An eerie sense of #biblical #prophecy hangs over the times. People across the country—across the world—are saying, “We need to draw closer to #Jesus.” Catastrophe, it seems, is at our doorstep, and many who once believed a political candidate could “Make America Great Again” are discovering that no human leader is immune to compromise or infiltration.

Matthew 24:6 warns of “wars and rumors of wars.” For many devout believers, the warning has never felt so tangible. Politicians fail, alliances crumble, and empire after empire has fallen throughout history. The meltdown in Washington is just the latest in a long arc of human governance overshadowed by sin, greed, and the lust for power.

To better grasp the scandal, let’s summarize the timeline based on the transcripts and verified statements:

15.1 A War Nobody Wants

Perhaps the most immediate concern is that the U.S. is moving full speed ahead into a conflict in Yemen—and possibly with Iran—that the American public does not support. Trump’s base, which largely includes Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Candace Owens fans, are left shaking their heads. This was supposed to be the administration that ended “stupid wars,” not started new ones.

15.2 International Alignments

#Russia, still entangled in Ukraine, is facing the threat of new U.S. oil tariffs.

#China could see an opportunity to further align with Russia and Iran against American sanctions.

#Europe, squeamish at the possibility of a widening Middle Eastern war, is preparing for supply chain disruptions and a potential migrant crisis if Yemen’s humanitarian disaster intensifies.

15.3 Domestic Political Crisis

If the Pentagon Inspector General’s review finds serious misconduct ("if there is even one"), it could trigger resignations or forced firings. Alternatively, if the White House and DOJ simply brush it off, the scandal may deepen cynicism about Trump's ethics—further convincing Americans that a “two-tiered justice system” is still in place.

We see repeated attempts to spin, deny, or obfuscate the facts:

One plausible explanation is that top officials are trying to deflect blame onto a staffer or “technical glitch,” implying that phone numbers “suck themselves in.” But as Goldberg said, “This isn’t the Matrix—numbers don’t magically appear.” The Occam’s Razor explanation: Waltz had Goldberg’s number, added him by mistake or on purpose, and the entire fiasco was real. Now everyone is trying to salvage face, especially those who harbor neocon fantasies for more intervention in the Middle East.

Whether or not Waltz or Hegseth will be held accountable remains to be seen. The White House’s refusal to act, combined with the Justice Department’s lack of movement, suggests the typical Washington pattern: “small fish” get hammered (like Jack Teixeira), while big fish either weather the storm or exit gracefully into private industry. Disgraceful, shame on @PamBondi_AG and @FBIDirectorKash, they should resign.

17.1 The Fear Factor

It’s possible some key players, including President Trump, might be worried about crossing Waltz. If Waltz was indeed placed as a neocon “plant,” he might have connections to Bush–Cheney era holdovers with substantial intelligence or leverage. Or, if Trump himself green-lit the partial leak, he might be unwilling to throw Waltz under the bus for fear of exposing his own complicity.

While Washington focuses on Yemen and political intrigue, Europe’s quiet directive for citizens to maintain “72 hours” of essential supplies is a glaring sign that governments anticipate deeper turmoil. Many analysts interpret the 72-hour figure as a gross underestimate—what officials really want is for households to have weeks or months of supplies on hand, but fear that an announcement of that scale would cause panic.

The triggers for such a contingency are numerous:

Amid this swirl of geopolitical tension and potential conflict, America’s economic viability rests on its currency. Yet the question that surfaces time and again, especially in conspiratorial circles, is: Where is Fort Knox’s gold? The U.S. government hasn’t publicly audited or shown the physical gold to outsiders in decades. This secrecy undermines confidence at a time when inflation is raging and the Federal Reserve has lost credibility with many Americans.

Could it be that the gold is no longer there, sold off to foreign creditors? Or is this a rumor used by hostile states to stoke uncertainty? Either way, the lack of transparency around Fort Knox parallels the broader pattern of official secrecy, half-truths, and spin.

Finally, as the world stands on the edge of the Red Horse of Revelation 6 with everyone drunk on normalcy bias, an undercurrent of spiritual revival or yearning should be taking hold in churches and communities. The sense that “no politician can save us now” should echo through social media and private gatherings. People who once placed their faith in Donald Trump or any other figure for an America First renaissance are confronting a sobering reality: earthly leaders are flawed, compromised, or insufficient. The Middle East is in flames, the signals from Washington are contradictory, Europe is stockpiling, and the global financial system teeters.

The words of Scripture in Matthew 24:6—“And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars”—now ring louder than they have in generations. Revelations 6 warns of the red horse taking peace from the whole earth, food prices soaring, and the collapse of society, with famines abounding. Critics might call it fearmongering, but many Christians feel a genuine stirring that these events foreshadow a deeper spiritual confrontation.

In a chaotic era, many have concluded that only Jesus Christ provides an unshakable foundation. Political movements, even well-intentioned ones, can be hijacked by the same old war-hungry establishment. Economic might can vanish overnight. Allies can become enemies. The only “gold reserve” truly safe, say the faithful, is in Heaven.

It’s March 30, 2025, and the American Empire is at a crossroads:

What happens next may reshape the global balance of power. Daniel chapter 8? We shall see. The fractures within the Trump administration—exposed by the accidentally (or intentionally) included journalist—mirror the deeper fractures in American society. Trust in institutions is eroding. The wars we once railed against are creeping back under new justifications. And a swirling sense of betrayal has settled in for those who believed “America First” meant the end of neocon adventurism.

Ultimately, as war clouds loom over the Middle East and the stability of the dollar teeters, the question is not merely what will Trump do next? But who truly holds power in Washington? Are we witnessing the final unveiling of the Deep State’s permanent grasp? Or is there still a chance for the American people—and the world—to reclaim a measure of peace and accountability?

No one knows the answers just yet. But on this March 30, 2025, the sense of foreboding is palpable. Politicians deflect, bureaucracies stall, the markets tremble, Europe quietly braces, and everyday people wonder: Could it be that the illusions have finally fallen away—and that we stand on the precipice of a new, even more dangerous chapter?

In times like these, preparing practically—by heeding Europe’s understated call to stock food and water—might be wise. But the deeper preparation, many argue, is a matter of the soul. Draw near to Jesus Christ with all your heart. Because if the illusions of politics and power are crumbling, the only firm ground left is the rock Lord Jesus Christ.

May the salvation, Grace, Mercy, And Peace Of The Lord Jesus Christ Be With You All. In His Love,
~WLBJ~
Watchman, Biblical Scholar, U.S. Citizen, Civil Rights Activist.