IG Report: Hegseth endangered troops via Signal war plans

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Firstpost•04/12/2025
IG Report: Hegseth endangered troops via Signal war plans
- •US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth reportedly risked troops' safety by sharing sensitive Houthi attack plans on the Signal app.
- •An Inspector General report, citing four sources, confirmed Hegseth's use of Signal for classified information.
- •Hegseth claimed an on-the-spot operational decision to share details, but no official documentation supports this.
- •The IG report concluded Hegseth should not have used Signal and recommended better training for senior Defense Department officials.
- •The "Signalgate" controversy involved a reporter accidentally added to the chat, and lawmakers are renewing calls for Hegseth's resignation.
Why It Matters: Hegseth's Signal use endangered troops and national security with secret war plans.
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