Summary
The Pentagon's inspector general found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used the Signal messaging app improperly, potentially putting a military operation at risk. Reports suggest Hegseth discussed details of a planned attack, raising concerns about security breaches. The inspector general's report advises better training for operational security but does not confirm if the shared information was classified.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon's inspector general reviewed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of Signal for conveying sensitive information.
- The report highlights that using Signal might have endangered a U.S. military operation.
- The controversy involves a March attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen, with details shared in advance.
- Reports say senior officials, including Hegseth, discussed the attack in a Signal chat.
- Critics worry the information could have been misused if accessed by the wrong people.
- The inspector general advises more training in security protocols for military operations.
- The report didn't confirm whether the information shared was classified, as Hegseth had the authority to decide its classification level.
- President Trump and officials termed the scandal as "Signalgate" and have defended Hegseth, calling the review a "witch-hunt."
