Editor’s Letters – March 29, 2025

The Topic: The Trump administration’s handling of the Signal group-chat leak scandal.

Miranda Devine accurately addresses the Signal-gate issue, but fails to offer a practical solution (“Winning team’s lesson learned,” March 27).

Discussions surrounding crucial security matters should occur strictly within the Cone of Silence, akin to the classic show “Get Smart.”

While Control had some hiccups with the Cone back in the ’60s, surely advancements in technology have made this a feasible option today.

Let’s get Elon Musk’s team involved.

We need to employ the Cone and ensure that this embarrassing blunder doesn’t overshadow President Trump’s successful policies.

Michael G. Brautigam

Tallinn, Estonia

Jeffrey Goldberg’s choice to publish the Signal chat messages is comparable to Daniel Ellsberg’s release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971.

Both acts of bravery reveal uncomfortable truths about U.S. military strategy.

In my view, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others involved in the chat may face the same backlash that Robert McNamara and Dean Rusk encountered decades ago.

Denny Freidenrich

Laguna Beach, Calif.

It’s evident that Jeffrey Goldberg shouldn’t have been included on that call.

However, the inclusion happened, revealing a significant error in judgment.

Humans make mistakes, and it’s essential to learn from them to avoid repetition.

A truly mature leader would take responsibility and ensure it doesn’t happen again.

Unfortunately, Trump and his allies seem to be repeating the same missteps, potentially jeopardizing future missions and endangering our troops.

Alan Podhaizer

Brooklyn

The notion that Trump and his administration must operate flawlessly is unreasonable.

Democratic criticisms following the Signal chat incident exemplify their blatant hypocrisy.

Under former President Joe Biden, the nation has faced numerous crises: the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, an influx of crime, economic downturns, and assaults on Israel and Ukraine.

In comparison, the Signal chat blunder is a minor setback.

Michael D’Auria

Bronxville

The Topic: Upcoming visit of Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to Greenland.

It seemed that Second Lady Usha Vance planned to attend a cultural event in Greenland before joining National Security Adviser Mike Waltz for a briefing on Arctic security matters (“The power of pride,” Daniel McCarthy, March 25).

With Vice President J.D. Vance joining her, the trip has become more formal.

As an official visit, they may face an unwelcoming reception—unlike the warmth they presumably receive at home.

Or perhaps their reason for visiting is to scout for real estate bargains before Greenland’s potential statehood drives prices up.

That’s likely a humorous thought—but so are many of the proposals put forward by the Trump administration.

Dennis Fitzgerald

Melbourne, Australia

McCarthy rightly highlights the nationalistic sentiments in Greenland toward President Trump’s assertive rhetoric.

While it may be prudent for the Trump administration to adhere to the Monroe Doctrine in shaping foreign policy, following Theodore Roosevelt’s counsel of “Speak softly and carry a big stick” is equally wise.

Vance should keep this principle in mind during his Greenland trip.

Francis Cooley

Plainville, Conn.

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