Jeffrey Goldberg Reveals Surprising Disclosure About Trump

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was unintentionally drawn into a private message chain about war strategies. His astonishing disclosure on Monday revealed the unexpected circumstances that led to this unusual interaction with the Trump administration.

A Prominent Journalist’s Journey

At 59, Goldberg had already established himself as a leading national security journalist. He became the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in 2016, but his career began in Israel. After attending the University of Pennsylvania, Goldberg served in the Israel Defense Forces, working as a prison guard during the First Intifada. His 2006 book, Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide, chronicles his experiences.

A Storied Career in Journalism

Goldberg’s career continued in the U.S., where he worked as a police reporter for The Washington Post. He contributed to New York Magazine and The New York Times Magazine, and eventually became the New York bureau chief for The Forward. In 2000, he joined The New Yorker as a Middle East correspondent before transitioning to Washington correspondent.

The Atlantic’s Transformation Under Goldberg

In 2007, Goldberg joined The Atlantic after receiving an unusual gesture—ponies sent to his home by the magazine’s owner, David Bradley, for Goldberg’s young children. Goldberg became the editor-in-chief in 2016. Under his leadership, The Atlantic won its first Pulitzer Prize in 2021 and continued its success with two more in 2022 and 2023. The magazine also received the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in 2022 and 2023.

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Growth and Expansion of The Atlantic

Since 2017, The Atlantic has been owned by Emerson Collective, led by Laurene Powell Jobs. The magazine reported profitability last year, with over a million subscriptions and an increase in print publications to 12 per year.

Strengthening Political Coverage

Recently, Goldberg has expanded The Atlantic’s political coverage, attracting journalists from The Washington Post and other prominent sources. Additionally, Morning Joe co-host Jonathan Lemire and programmer Alex Reisner have joined as contributing writers.

Clashes With President Trump

Goldberg and President Trump have frequently clashed. In 2020, Goldberg reported that Trump referred to deceased U.S. military personnel as “losers.” In 2024, Goldberg revealed that Trump still harbored disdain for the U.S. military, even expressing a desire for “the kind of generals that Hitler had.”