Investigation Launched into Hegseth's Use of Signal App for Military Communications

Fri Jul 11 2025 06:01:55 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Investigation Launched into Hegseth's Use of Signal App for Military Communications

Pentagon’s inspector general examines possible policy violations in Hegseth’s messaging practices following a privacy breach.


The Department of Defense's inspector general has initiated an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s potential misuse of the Signal app for discussing military operations, with significant bipartisan implications.



The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Defense has officially opened an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging application to communicate with high-ranking officials regarding military actions against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The inquiry was prompted by a notable incident where a journalist was unintentionally included in a group chat where intricate details about the military strikes were shared.

This investigation comes at the request of the Republican-controlled Senate Armed Services Committee, which expressed concerns regarding the adherence of the defense secretary and others to the established departmental policies governing the use of messaging applications for official discussions. Acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins has issued a letter to Hegseth demanding the identification of two contacts relevant to the investigation within five days—one from the government who has knowledge of the situation and a senior member of the Executive Service or a military officer.

The White House has been under scrutiny as a result of a group conversation on Signal that included Atlantic magazine’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, where Hegseth detailed the exact timings of military strikes and discussed weapon packages, raising numerous questions regarding operational security. In the aftermath of this breach, Democrat lawmakers have called for resignations from various officials, including Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who initiated the group chat. The Trump administration maintains that the details shared were not classified information.

On March 26, Senate Armed Services Committee leaders—Republican Roger Wicker and Democrat Jack Reed—requested further examination into the messages exchanged in the Signal chat, how they relate to defense department protocols on handling sensitive data on non-government platforms, and suggestions for future actions the government may need to consider.

As the investigation unfolds, the implications of using commercial messaging tools for sensitive government discussions continue to be a pressing issue in the context of national security and operational policy.

MORE ON THEME

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:50:09 GMT

U.S. Military Enhances Drone Defense in Wake of Evolving Warfare Tactics

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:50:09 GMT
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:45:49 GMT

El Salvador Emerges as Strategic Partner in U.S. Deportation Policies

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:45:49 GMT
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:32:24 GMT

The Bilateral Bargain: El Salvador's Gains from U.S. Deportation Strategy

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:32:24 GMT
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:34 GMT

**Tragedy on the Mahisagar: Eyewitness Accounts from Gujarat's Bridge Collapse**

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:34 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:01:45 GMT

Israel Intensifies Ground Operations in Lebanon, Heightening Tensions with Hezbollah

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:01:45 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:25:47 GMT

Unpaid Leave for U.S. Climate Scientists as Fellowship Program Faces Funding Crisis

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:25:47 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:10:19 GMT

National Rally Condemns Police Raids as Political Harassment

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:10:19 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:30:15 GMT

Israel Resumes Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Truce

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:30:15 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:41:37 GMT

French Police Conduct Raid on National Rally Offices Amid Campaign Finance Investigation

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:41:37 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:06:03 GMT

South Korea Repatriates Six North Koreans Seeking Return Home

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:06:03 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:03:51 GMT

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:03:51 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:21:08 GMT

Lead Poisoning Crisis at Tianshui Kindergarten Affects Over 200 Children

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:21:08 GMT
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:11:19 GMT

Shocking Suicide of Former Russian Minister Sparks Speculation and Fear Among Political Elite

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:11:19 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:01:05 GMT

Sudden Death of Russian Minister Raises Alarm Among Political Elite

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:01:05 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:24:26 GMT

Redefining Trade Deals: A Closer Look at Trump's Approach

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:24:26 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:21:06 GMT

### Conflicting U.S. Diplomacy Efforts Foil Venezuelan Prisoner Exchange Deal

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:21:06 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:59:01 GMT

Flattery Diplomacy: Netanyahu's Nobel Nomination for Trump

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:59:01 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:44:35 GMT

Trump Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:44:35 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:38:46 GMT

Fatal Incident at Milan Bergamo Airport: Man Sucked into Jet Engine

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:38:46 GMT
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:43:54 GMT

Lead Poisoning Scandal in Chinese Kindergarten Affects Over 230 Children

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:43:54 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.