Datapoint: this administration uses Signal. Like every other administration.

Because encrypted messaging is critical infrastructure.

Remember this the next time a government demands an encryption backdoor.

How did a reporter get added? Well, the use of encrypted chat is ubiquitous but not explicitly accepted, supported or discussed in most institutions.

Which means users are left to fend for themselves in how they use & understand these tools.

And are usually about 1 mistake away from self-doxxing group contents.

This also left me wondering: is anyone screening these devices for mercenary spyware like Pegasus?

Experience tells me the answer is: maybe not.