The bigger question we should be asking is: Why are Trump officials using Signal for their communications instead of formal, traceable channels?
The answer seems clear — to avoid transparency.
Signal offers end-to-end encryption and doesn’t store messages on its servers, which makes it nearly impossible for the public or investigators to access those chats. Unlike formal emails or documented communications, Signal conversations can’t be retrieved through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
That’s not just a technical loophole — it’s a deliberate choice to avoid accountability. Most official government communications, by law, are subject to FOIA because the public has a right to know how decisions are made. But when officials move to platforms designed to leave no trace, it raises serious questions about what they’re trying to hide — and why.
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