Someone also pointed out to me something something so obvious that I totally missed it: that chat served absolutely no purpose! None of those people were involved in the decision making - it was pure cheerleading and flag waving.

I didn't even think of that but it's very true. Wonder about those other 20 plus conversations....

Yes and they were pushing Signal way back when because it doesn't get reported or archived. In 2023 the Pentagon even told staff not to use Signal for confidential comms. Fucking Gabbard fired 100 staff for allegedly using unsanctioned apps.. SMDH...