Public Opinion on Trump Administration's Use of Signal Group Chat for Military Strikes
Three out of four Americans, including 60% of Republicans, view the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military strikes as a serious problem. The controversy surrounding this national security breach has not subsided despite White House efforts to downplay it.
Key Points
- 74% of Americans see the Signal group chat discussing U.S. strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen as a serious problem
- Higher percentage view 'Signalgate' as a serious problem compared to Hillary Clinton's private email server use
- Previous polling showed concerns about Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term