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rbpappas.bsky.social
Humanities scholar in a higher ed IT world. Interested in centering voices of the marginalized (I’m not yet as competent as I aspire to be), public health, epidemiology (bc still masking), disability rights advocacy, books, nature, preserving democracies.
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The strongest reason to do this is, as POTUS said, to send a message. At this point, the previously silent “S M” joined the conversation. As I heard it, the president was clear:🟢Green light🟢 #Felon on his cabinet members using Signal to text war plans to a reporter: "Idk anything about it"🚨 2/10🧵
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6. Tulsi Gabbard “TG” – Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Nominated Kent as DNI's point person. Later applauded the results of the military operation. 7. John Ratcliffe – CIA Director Contributed intelligence-relevant messages. Participated in post-strike commentary & praise. 6/10🧵
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8. Susie Wiles – White House Chief of Staff Cheered CENTCOM’s performance. Played a morale-boosting role in the group. 9. Stephen Miller “S M” – Deputy White House Chief of Staff Confirmed Trump’s go-ahead. Advocated for demanding concessions from Europe & Egypt post-operation. 7/10🧵
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10. Steve Witkoff #PutinsPuppet – Special Envoy for the Middle East & Ukraine | Reacted enthusiastically post-strike. 11. Brian McCormack – National Security Council Official Included as the NSC’s representative. 8/10🧵
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14. Andy Baker – Representative from the Vice President’s Office Named by JD Vance as his liaison for operational coordination. 15. Dan Katz – Treasury Department Liaison Selected by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. 16. Jeffrey Goldberg (accidental) – Editor in Chief, The Atlantic. 10/10🧵
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