Senator Michael Bennet: Gabbard and Ratcliffe Lied Under Oath

Last weekend, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) made a shocking revelation during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press. The senator revealed that both former Representative Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe lied under oath when they testified before his committee in connection with the Signal-Gate scandal.

Senator Bennet's statement was clear: he believes that neither Gabbard nor Ratcliffe were truthful during their Senate testimony. He cited the fact that using Signal, a popular messaging app, for official government business exposes the federal government to significant foreign hacking risks, making it highly unlikely that nothing was classified in group chats.

When asked by NBC's Kristen Welker if he believed Directors Gabbard and Ratcliffe were truthful during their testimony, Senator Bennet responded with a resounding "no." He attempted to simplify the situation, stating that he thinks "the American people know this" – that there was no reason for secrecy surrounding such information.

"If this material was not classified," Senator Bennet said, "literally nothing that I've ever heard as a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee over all these years is classified." He acknowledged that the targeting information shared in real-time would certainly be considered classified and expressed his conviction that this was why the American people are so deeply concerned – not just about what happened, but also by the lies being told about it.

Senator Bennet's comments served as a scathing critique of the Trump administration's notorious history of dishonesty. His statement highlighted once again the need for accountability and transparency in government, particularly when it comes to matters of national security and classified information.

"The Trump administration's addiction to lying was on full display during Signal-Gate Senate hearings," Senator Bennet underscored. His words serve as a reminder that there are still consequences for those who engage in deception, especially when it involves the highest levels of government.