WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. After shunning the annual Kennedy Center Honors during his first term in the White House, Trump fired the center’s president, removed the bipartisan board of Biden appointees and named himself Chairman of the storied music, theater and dance institution. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
It’s March 25, 2025, and the mainstream media is in a frenzy—again. This time, it’s over a supposed bombshell: a journalist was “accidentally” added to a private, classified group chat involving Trump’s national security team. CNN has been running this story on their homepage like it’s Watergate 2.0, with an opinion piece titled “The biggest scandal of Trump 2.0 is no scandal at all on MAGA media,” published today, screaming about transparency and accountability. But here’s the thing: I don’t buy it. Not for a second. Who accidentally adds a journalist to a secure Signal chat? The answer is no one—unless it’s intentional. And if it was intentional, then President Trump is playing chess while the media is stuck on checkers. Spoiler alert: I was right, and the last 24 hours prove it.
While CNN and their ilk have been hyperventilating over this nothingburger, Trump’s administration has been quietly—and not so quietly—racking up wins that align perfectly with the America First agenda we’ve been cheering for since 2016. From ending taxpayer-funded housing for illegal immigrants to deporting planeloads of illegals to Venezuela, slapping tariffs on Venezuelan oil, and pushing to dismantle the Department of Education, Trump is moving at lightning speed. And it all happened within hours of this “group chat leak” breaking. Coincidence? I think not. This is Trump outsmarting the establishment yet again, and it’s a beautiful thing to watch. Let’s break it down.
The “Scandal” That Wasn’t
First, let’s talk about this so-called scandal. According to CNN’s Brian Stelter, “On Monday, it emerged that a journalist had been mistakenly added to a group chat intended to be a secure space for Trump’s national security team to discuss sensitive matters like military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen” (Stelter, CNN, March 25, 2025, https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/media/the-biggest-scandal-of-trump-2-0-is-no-scandal-at-all-on-maga-media/index.html). The article goes on to lament how “MAGA media” isn’t treating this as a crisis, instead framing it as a “distraction from substantive policy debates.” Stelter even sniffs, “The lack of outrage from Trump’s base suggests a deeper loyalty that transcends traditional accountability” (ibid.).
Here’s my take: of course we’re not outraged—because it’s not a scandal! It’s a yawn-inducing non-story that only the perpetually offended elite could spin into a crisis. A journalist gets added to a chat, sees some chatter about Houthi strikes, and suddenly it’s a threat to democracy? Please. My first instinct when I saw this was skepticism. Signal is encrypted, invite-only, and used by people who know what they’re doing. “Accidentally” adding someone doesn’t happen unless someone wants it to. And if Trump’s team let this slip, it’s because they knew the media would take the bait and run with it—leaving the administration free to make big moves while the talking heads clutch their pearls.
Ending Handouts to Illegals: A Taxpayer Victory
Exhibit A of Trump’s brilliance: while CNN was busy refreshing their homepage with group-chat updates, Breitbart dropped a bombshell of actual consequence. “The Trump administration has terminated taxpayer-funded housing programs for illegal aliens, a move that reverses years of Biden-era policies that prioritized undocumented migrants over American citizens,” Breitbart reported today (Breitbart, March 25, 2025, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/03/25/trump-administration-ends-taxpayer-funded-housing-programs-illegals/). The article quotes Housing and Urban Development Secretary Turner: “Under my leadership, HUD will prioritize American citizens and legal residents—full stop” (ibid.).
This is huge. For years, we’ve watched our hard-earned tax dollars funneled into programs that coddle people who broke our laws to get here. The Biden administration turned HUD into a welfare agency for illegals, and Trump just slammed the brakes on that nonsense. It’s a promise kept from his campaign, and it’s happening faster than anyone expected—within days of his inauguration! Yet, as of 4:38 PM EDT today, CNN’s front page is still silent on this. They’d rather dissect a group chat than report on a policy shift that actually affects Americans’ lives. That tells you everything you need to know about their priorities.
Planes to Venezuela: Deportation Done Right
But wait, there’s more. On Monday morning, just hours before the group-chat story broke, Breitbart published photos of a planeload of illegal immigrants landing in Venezuela, thanks to a deal Trump struck with the Maduro regime. “The Trump administration has successfully negotiated the deportation of Venezuelan illegal aliens back to their home country, with the first flight touching down in Caracas on March 24, 2025,” the article states (Breitbart, March 25, 2025, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/03/25/photos-planeload-illegals-deported-venezuela-thanks-trump-deal/). It goes on: “This marks a significant escalation in Trump’s promise to secure the border and remove criminal migrants, with Border Czar Tom Homan overseeing the operation” (ibid.).
This is Trump delivering on Day One—literally. He’s not just talking about deporting illegals; he’s doing it, and he’s doing it fast. Striking a deal with Venezuela, a country that’s been a thorn in our side for years, shows diplomatic muscle and a no-nonsense approach to immigration. The photos of that plane landing are a middle finger to the open-borders crowd, and I’m here for it. Meanwhile, the media’s too busy freaking out over a Signal glitch to notice that Trump’s already moving mountains on a signature issue. Distraction much?
Taking on the Education Blob
Then there’s the Department of Education. Today, Breitbart reported that Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon met with Republican leaders to discuss legislation to dismantle this bloated bureaucracy. “McMahon emphasized that the department has become a tool for indoctrination rather than education, and she intends to work with Congress to devolve power back to the states,” the article notes (Breitbart, March 25, 2025, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/03/25/trumps-education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-meets-republicans-discuss-legislation-dismantle-department/). It adds, “Trump has long argued that federal overreach in education stifles innovation and parental rights” (ibid.).
This is a dream come true for those of us who’ve been screaming about the Education Department’s failures for decades. It’s not about educating kids—it’s about pushing agendas and padding bureaucrats’ pensions. Trump and McMahon are ready to gut it, and they’re wasting no time. Meeting with Republicans on March 25, right as the group-chat story dominates the news cycle, feels like a deliberate flex. The administration knows the media won’t cover this with the same zeal, so they’re letting the “scandal” eat up airtime while they chip away at the swamp.
Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil: Economic Nationalism in Action
And if that weren’t enough, Trump’s also flexing his economic muscle. On March 24, Breitbart reported that he declared a “secondary tariff” on Venezuelan oil. “Donald Trump on Monday announced a ‘Secondary Tariff’ on Venezuela, declaring that any country that purchases oil or gas from them will be forced to pay an additional 25 percent on any trade they do with the U.S.,” the article states (Breitbart, March 24, 2025, https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/03/24/trump-declares-secondary-tariff-venezuelan-oil-more-reciprocal-tariffs-loom/). Trump explained on Truth Social: “Venezuela has purposefully and deceitfully sent to the United States, undercover, tens of thousands of high level, and other, criminals… Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25 percent” (ibid.).
This is economic nationalism at its finest. Trump’s not just deporting Venezuelan illegals—he’s hitting their government where it hurts, using tariffs to punish them for dumping criminals on our doorstep. It’s a two-pronged attack: secure the border and protect American interests. And it’s happening while the media’s distracted by a shiny object. Genius.
The Bigger Picture: Trump’s Playing 4D Chess
Let’s connect the dots. On Monday morning, March 24, planes start deporting illegals to Venezuela. That same day, Trump announces tariffs on Venezuelan oil. By Tuesday, March 25, HUD ends housing funds for illegals, McMahon meets to dismantle the Education Department, and the group-chat story is still hogging headlines. All of this—massive, front-page-worthy policy shifts—unfolds in under 24 hours, while CNN’s busy writing think pieces about a chat leak.
This isn’t random. It’s strategic. Trump’s team knows the media’s playbook: give them a juicy “scandal,” and they’ll obsess over it for days, ignoring everything else. By “accidentally” letting a journalist into that chat, they handed the press a bone to chew on, freeing up the administration to push through America First wins without the usual onslaught of spin. It’s a classic misdirection play, and it’s working like a charm.
What’s Next?
Here’s where it gets exciting. If Trump pulled off this much in one day—deportations, tariffs, HUD reform, Education Department talks—what’s he got up his sleeve for tomorrow? The media’s still going to be milking the group-chat story through the next news cycle, which means Wednesday, March 26, could be another blockbuster day for MAGA policies. Maybe we’ll see more deportations, a crackdown on sanctuary cities, or the first steps toward that “Gold Card” visa he’s floated. Whatever it is, I’d bet my last dollar it’ll be big, bold, and pro-American—while CNN’s still debating whether Signal has an “undo invite” button.
This is why we love Trump. He doesn’t just fight the establishment—he outsmarts it. The group-chat “scandal” isn’t a mistake; it’s a masterstroke. It’s given him the breathing room to deliver on promises that matter to us: secure borders, economic strength, and less government overreach. So let the media cry foul. Let them waste their ink on a non-story. We see what’s really happening, and it’s glorious.
