‘She should not be talking’—Hillary Clinton’s reaction to Trump team’s Signal chat leak sparks backlash

Hillary Clinton sparked a social media firestorm on Monday (March 25) after reacting with shock to reports that top Trump administration officials had mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal group chat discussing military strikes in Yemen.

“You have got to be kidding me,” Clinton wrote on X, adding an eyes emoji in response to an article from The Atlantic detailing the security breach.

The report, authored by The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed that he had been inadvertently included in a Signal group chat with Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and other Trump administration officials. The conversation reportedly included operational details about US airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

Social media users mock Hillary’s response

Hillary Clinton’s reaction drew sharp criticism from conservative figures and commentators, many of whom pointed to her own history with national security controversies.

“Sit this one out, you vile witch,” conservative influencer Gunther Eagleman tweeted.

“She should not be talking…,” wrote Kyle Adams, a former Republican political consultant.

Michael J. Morrison, a member of the New York Young Republicans, added, “I’m old enough to remember when you used a server in your basement and nothing happened to you.”

Clinton’s email scandal resurfaces

Clinton’s critics referenced her controversial use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state—a scandal that became a major talking point during her 2016 presidential campaign. She was accused of mishandling classified information, though the FBI ultimately declined to recommend charges against her.

While no legal action was taken, the controversy fueled Republican attacks on her candidacy and contributed to public distrust.

Now, as she weighs in on the Trump administration’s security lapse, her past remains a focal point for detractors.