U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Fire for Leaking Yemen Strike Plans via Signal

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny after reportedly sharing sensitive details of planned airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels in a private Signal messaging group that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This marks the second known instance of Hegseth disseminating operational military information through unofficial channels.

The Signal chat, named “Defense ‘Team Huddle’,” contained specifics such as warplane launch times and targeted strike details. Critics argue that sharing such information, even in a private group, poses significant risks to national security and military personnel.

The Department of Defense’s acting inspector general has initiated an investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, several senior officials have departed amid the controversy, and calls for Hegseth’s resignation are mounting from both political opponents and former defense officials.

The Trump administration has downplayed the incident, asserting that no classified information was shared. However, the repeated use of personal messaging apps for disseminating sensitive military plans has raised alarms about the administration’s handling of national security protocols.

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