Summary
The Department of Defense's Inspector General reported that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a personal messaging app, Signal, to send sensitive nonpublic information about military operations. The report stated that while no classified information was shared, this use of a personal device violated specific DoD guidelines. Despite this, the Pentagon spokesperson said that the review exonerates Secretary Hegseth of wrongdoing.
Key Facts
- The report was released by the Department of Defense's Inspector General.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the Signal app to send sensitive data.
- The data included details about planned U.S. military strikes in Yemen.
- The messages were sent on Hegseth's personal cell phone.
- No classified information was shared, according to the Pentagon spokesperson.
- The Pentagon considers the case closed and Secretary Hegseth exonerated.
- The Inspector General found the use of a personal phone for official business violated DoD instructions.
- The issue remains relevant due to other recent strikes and scrutiny on Hegseth's actions.
