Overview

• Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office, with the session positioned as a test of journalistic fairness.
• Goldberg observed that Trump repeatedly referenced and criticized Joe Biden during the interview, describing this behavior as 'truly odd' and a rhetorical 'crutch.'
• The interview comes during ongoing fallout from the Signalgate scandal, which involves leaked private Signal chats implicating White House officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Goldberg shared his observations during an appearance on MSNBC’s 'Morning Joe,' noting Trump’s enthusiasm for the interview despite their historically strained relationship.
• The Signalgate scandal continues to dominate media scrutiny of the administration, shaping the context of Trump's interactions with the press.