Trump says he 'doesn't know' if military plans were classified

Taking questions in the Oval Office, Trump denounced continued coverage of the Signal chat leak as “a witch hunt” and defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Asked whether classified information was shared in the Signal group chat, which inadvertently included a journalist, Trump responded: “That’s what I’ve heard. I don’t know. I’m not sure. You have to ask the various people involved. I really don’t know.”

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[Ags-cy]

He cannot use the excuse, I did not know. You are the President of the United States of America. It is your job to know.

[Yazzolvr]

This man should be put in prison. All he does is lie, deflect, and still blame Biden.

[heidishelton]

I am soooo flipping tired of him saying he doesn't KNOW about stuff. You are the president of the United States - YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IT !!!

[isaiaspataca]

This is the worst administration America ever has, amateurs.

[deeyvonnemcb]

Despicable. Plain and simple. This level of ignorance is unacceptable.

[marsnyc]

“What does he have to do with this?” Literally everything…

[cheng]

Another country bombed and the President wasn't there and he isn't responsible 😂😂😂

[caseylynch]

As soon as he says witch hunt you know it's True

[kugraw]

This man claims more witch hunts than Salem ever had.

[drew]

I wish I could’ve used these excuses back in the day when getting into trouble as a kid. “This is a witch hunt, mom.”

[patrickmontie]

Trump once again doesn't know anything and didn't hear about it. What a bunch of unserious idiots.

[briancarballo]

Does trump ever "know" anything? Literally every controversy apparently comes to him as a shock. He seems completely oblivious to the actions of his cabinet.

[gartheobreeding]

He doesn't know a whole lot for the president. And he has the nerve to talk about Biden not knowing what's going on..

[JesterDad]

This should be exhibit A when they impeach him again. He’s completely clueless about the basics of his job.

[Artemis-qi]

Do we want a president that “knows nothing” about a security breach that happened in his cabinet. He should have breaded on everything that happened and take action immediately. Either he is incompetent or is a liar,

[joelfischer]

Commander in chief is really clown in chief.

[PaulParsons-sltc]

Trump says he has no idea of what happened but Hegseth is doing a great job. Who's running the country? Where are the adults in the room?

When he claims its a "witch hunt" then you know he's involved and its not good. That fool takes no responsibility, ever. He'll be held accountable one day! Trust that

[Judy-of]

Anything that requires accountability/responsibility from him he calls a witch hunt.

[debward]

A non shocker of a response from someone who does NOT understand the meaning of “responsibility”.