President Donald J. Trump is stepping into the lion’s den — and he’s doing it on his own terms. In a Truth Social post this morning, Trump revealed that he’s sitting down for an interview with The Atlantic, the same outlet responsible for some of the most dishonest hit pieces ever written about him.
Leading the conversation? Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg — the man behind the now-debunked “Suckers and Losers” hoax and the left-wing media frenzy known as SignalGate. Goldberg will be joined by two other Trump-hostile reporters: Michael Scherer and Ashley Parker.
So why is Trump doing it?
“I am doing this interview out of curiosity, and as a competition with myself, just to see if it’s possible for The Atlantic to be ‘truthful.’”
Classic Trump. Bold. Confident. And calling out fake news to their faces.
What Were the “Hoaxes” Trump Is Talking About?
Let’s set the record straight.
1. The “Suckers and Losers” Lie
In 2020, The Atlantic published a story claiming Trump privately called fallen U.S. soldiers “suckers” and “losers.” No evidence. No named sources. And every official who was present denied it, including John Bolton — no friend of Trump.
Yet the media ran with it, hoping to damage Trump before the election. It backfired. His approval with veterans and the military base remained strong — and the story unraveled.
2. SignalGate
This one was even more absurd. Goldberg pushed a narrative that Trump officials used encrypted messaging apps to hide policy discussions from public records — framing it as some kind of Watergate 2.0.
But what did they find? Nothing. No illegal activity. No wrongdoing. Just another failed smear campaign built on speculation and political motives.
Trump remembers. And now he’s face to face with the same people who tried to bury him.
Trump Is the Story — Whether They Like It or Not
According to Trump’s team, the upcoming piece will be titled “The Most Consequential President of this Century.” And that’s not a stretch — it’s a fact.
- He remade the Supreme Court
- He rewrote trade deals
- He sealed the southern border
- He ended endless wars
- He created energy independence
- He brought the economy back — twice
You can’t talk about 21st century America without talking about Trump’s impact — and even his critics are starting to admit it.
“The way I look at it, what can be so bad – I WON!” — Donald J. Trump
That’s the energy. That’s the Trump mindset. You want to smear him? He’ll sit across from you and own the room anyway.
Bottom Line: Trump’s Not Just the Subject — He’s Still in Charge
This isn’t about getting fair treatment from The Atlantic. Trump knows they’re not fans. But he also knows something more important:
He sets the narrative.
Whether it’s CNN, The Atlantic, or the New York Times — they all keep coming back to Trump because they can’t escape his influence. He’s still leading, still winning, and still driving the conversation in American politics.
And now, even the fake news is being forced to recognize what millions of patriots have always known: Donald J. Trump isn’t just the most consequential president of the 21st century — he’s the best damn thing to happen to it.