John Oliver Highlights Trump’s Messaging Blunder on Last Week Tonight
In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver scrutinized a significant blunder by the Trump administration involving U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. In an embarrassing mistake, Waltz inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a group text concerning a planned airstrike in the Middle East.
Reflecting on the incident, Oliver remarked, “The Trump administration brought us yet another week of chaos,” setting the stage for a biting commentary on the current political landscape.
The Unforgettable Headline
Goldberg later shared the details of this astonishing revelation on his publication’s website under the eye-catching headline, “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans.” Oliver acknowledged it as “one of the greatest headlines I read this week,” highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Other Noteworthy Headlines
In addition to the major political faux pas, Oliver lightheartedly discussed other amusing headlines he encountered recently. They included:
- “Monkeys Chase British Tourist Out of Hotel Pool in Thailand: ‘Scariest Moment of My Life'” (NDTV)
- “This Octopus’s Other Car Is a Shark” (The New York Times)
- “Lots of Fun, Good Weather Greets Guests During Deerfield’s 24th Annual Testicle Festival” (Daily Telegram)
Able to View the Consequences
Goldberg also recounted his disbelief about the authenticity of the chat group until the moment violence unfolded. He noted, “I waited in my car in a supermarket parking lot… I checked X and searched Yemen and saw the explosion was being heard across Sanaa, the capital city.” This acknowledgment reflected the severity of the situation unfolding.
Human Cost of Airstrikes
Oliver brought attention to the harrowing reality of the airstrikes, which resulted in the deaths of up to 46 civilians in a single day. He emphasized that this tragic outcome alone should warrant outrage, lamenting the nonchalant demeanor exhibited in the chat post-bombing. He specifically pointed out two responses filled with emojis—a jarring contrast to the grave context.
“Look, those clearly aren’t the right emojis to send after a bombing because the right emojis are NO emojis,” he stated, critiquing the lack of sensitivity in the responses.
Such incidents underscore the pressing need for accountability and responsible communication in matters of national security and international conflict.