Trump Dismisses Media's Focus on Signal Leak Scandal as "Old and Boring"

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to express his frustration with the media's persistent coverage of the recent Signal group chat leak, calling it a non-issue that is being blown out of proportion.

Trump’s comments were made following a contentious interview where Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) stood up to NBC's Kristen Welker and the media's ongoing attention to the matter. According to Trump, the relentless media pursuit of the Signal leak was “old and boring” and merely an attempt to distract from his administration's successes.

In his Truth Social post, Trump praised Senator Mullin for his forceful defense against what he called the "Radical Left’s Witch Hunt." The senator had been involved in a heated exchange with Welker, defending his position regarding the Signal story.

Trump highlighted Mullin's performance, applauding his ability to fend off attacks from the media. "A GREAT job by Senator Markwayne Mullin on beating back Kristen Welker’s, and the Radical Left’s Witch Hunt, on the never-ending Signal story,” Trump wrote. “They just don’t stop – Over and over they go!”

The Signal leak scandal began when it was revealed that a group chat on the Signal messaging app, involving several high-ranking officials, had been leaked to the press. The leak included discussions surrounding a potential attack on the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The media has been fixated on the issue for days, despite the fact that the administration and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have denied that any classified information or sensitive war plans were shared through the Signal app.

The controversy first gained significant traction when The Atlantic reported that Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of the publication, had been added to the Signal group chat with various members of the U.S. defense and intelligence communities.

The chat had apparently discussed the timing, location, and weapons that the U.S. military planned to use in an operation targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Although the administration has insisted that no classified material was disclosed, subsequent leaks from the group chat have raised questions about the security of such communications.

The most recent leaks showed Defense Secretary Hegseth detailing specific operational details, including the weapons that would be deployed in the attack. These revelations have only intensified the media's scrutiny of the situation.

Despite these leaks, Trump has repeatedly downplayed the significance of the incident. In his Truth Social post, he called the controversy a “big deal” for the media but insisted that it was not worth the attention it was receiving.

“This story and narrative is so old and boring, but only used because we are having the most successful ‘First One Hundred Presidential Days’ in the history of America, and they can’t find anything else to talk about,” Trump wrote. “The Fake News Media has the lowest Approval Ratings in history, and for good reason.”

Trump's criticism of the media’s focus on the Signal leak reflects a broader frustration among conservative figures who believe that the media is intent on finding fault with his administration. According to Trump, the media is using the Signal story as a distraction from what he views as the many accomplishments of his early days in office.

The media, on the other hand, has been relentless in its pursuit of the leak, particularly after the second round of leaked screenshots from the Signal group chat, which appeared to show details of the planned attack on Yemen.

Some have suggested that these leaks could indicate a potential security breach or misuse of communication platforms for discussing sensitive military operations.

Despite the ongoing investigation and public outcry, Trump remains resolute in his dismissal of the situation. He believes that the media’s focus on the Signal leak is merely a tactic to overshadow the successes his administration has achieved in the first few months.

He pointed to his "First One Hundred Days" as a period of unparalleled achievement, including significant policy initiatives and legislative wins, which he argues should be the focus of the national conversation.

While Trump continues to dismiss the leak as inconsequential, Democratic lawmakers have seized on the situation, calling for further investigations into the matter. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Democrats have argued that the leak could pose a national security threat and demanded a deeper look into how the information was disseminated.

“This is a serious issue,” Schumer said in a statement. “We cannot afford to let sensitive military plans be shared in such an unsecured and careless manner. The American people deserve to know how this breach happened and what steps are being taken to prevent future incidents.”

Despite these calls for further examination, Trump remains defiant. He has framed the entire incident as part of a broader political attack against him, a continuation of what he calls the “witch hunt” that has plagued his administration since its inception.

He has long claimed that the media is out to get him, using any minor controversy or scandal to undermine his leadership.

In his post, Trump also took aim at the media’s credibility, claiming that the press’s focus on trivial issues like the Signal leak was contributing to its historically low approval ratings. The former president has long been a vocal critic of the media, often referring to outlets as “fake news” and accusing them of bias against him and his administration.

“The Fake News Media has the lowest Approval Ratings in history, and for good reason,” Trump wrote. "They continue to harp on stories like the Signal leak, which are old and irrelevant, rather than focusing on the tremendous accomplishments we've made in such a short time.”

Trump's remarks reflect a broader sentiment among his supporters that the media has been biased against him and has continually failed to acknowledge his administration's successes. For Trump, the media’s focus on the Signal leak is just another example of this supposed bias and an attempt to derail his momentum.

As the Signal leak scandal continues to dominate headlines, Trump is steadfast in his belief that the issue is not worth the attention it is receiving. He has repeatedly dismissed the controversy as “old and boring” and has called for the media to move on to more pressing matters.

For Trump, the real story is the success his administration has achieved in its first months, and he believes that the media’s failure to acknowledge this is a testament to its ongoing bias and hostility toward him.