Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico, Va.  AP File
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Firstpost04/12/2025

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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