Summary
A Pentagon report found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the Signal messaging app to discuss sensitive military operations, which might have put personnel and missions at risk. The investigation concluded Hegseth did not follow protocol by using his personal phone for these discussions and there is ongoing scrutiny about his actions.
Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal to discuss military operations about Yemen.
- The Pentagon report states using Signal violated security protocols since it's not a secure network for classified information.
- Hegseth has the authority to declassify information, making the consequences of his actions unclear.
- The investigation suggests all Pentagon officials need better training on communication protocols.
- The report has not been published yet, but one version is expected to be released soon.
- Some lawmakers have asked for Hegseth to be fired, but President Trump downplayed the situation.
- The investigation began after a journalist was accidentally added to the Signal chat group Hegseth used.
- Hegseth claims he was exonerated by the report, although it does not fully clear him of wrongdoing.
