Hegseth shared military plans: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that he shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat. This chat was on his personal phone and included his wife, lawyer, and brother, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The Signal Chat
The Signal chat was set up during Hegseth’s tumultuous confirmation hearing process as a way for his closest allies to strategize. However, Hegseth continued to use the chat, which had more than a dozen people in it, to communicate after he was confirmed. The chat included sensitive information about military plans, including strikes against the Houthis.
Concerns About Judgment
The revelation has raised concerns about Hegseth’s judgment, with some of his closest advisers sounding the alarm about his behavior. His former press secretary, John Ullyot, and three former senior officials who were fired last week have all expressed concerns about Hegseth’s leadership.
Investigation
The Defense Department’s acting inspector general is already investigating a similar Signal chat that Hegseth used to communicate with Cabinet officials about military plans. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear whether everyone in the second Signal chat has a security clearance.
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Pentagon Response
A spokesperson for the Pentagon, Sean Parnell, said that “there was no classified information in any Signal chat.” However, this claim has been disputed by some, and the controversy continues to swirl around Hegseth’s leadership.
Turmoil at the Pentagon
The news about the second Signal chat comes amid a month of turmoil at the Pentagon. Hegseth has fired several senior officials, including his top adviser Dan Caldwell, deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick, and Colin Carroll, who served as chief of staff to the deputy secretary of defense. The firings have been attributed to a leak investigation, but sources say that the dysfunction in Hegseth’s office goes much deeper.
Leak Investigation
The leak investigation was launched after a series of sensitive documents were leaked to the press. Hegseth has grown increasingly concerned about the leaks and has demanded an FBI probe into the matter. However, some of his aides have advised against this, citing the potential for further scrutiny.
Reactions
Caldwell, Selnick, and Carroll have denied leaking information and have expressed disappointment about the manner in which their service at the Department of Defense ended. Ullyot has also spoken out, saying that the firings were not due to leaks, but rather a result of Hega
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