Controversy Surrounds Pentagon's Hegseth Over Signal App Leaks

Fri May 09 2025 04:10:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Controversy Surrounds Pentagon's Hegseth Over Signal App Leaks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for sharing sensitive military details through a private Signal group chat.


Following revelations of a second private Signal chat involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, concerns are mounting over the sharing of military operations details, particularly regarding air strikes in Yemen. Critics question the necessity of involving family and personal lawyers in discussions about sensitive information while the Pentagon denies any classified content in the chats.


US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after reports surfaced regarding his sharing of sensitive military information in a private Signal group chat. According to various news sources, he disclosed details about US air strikes on Yemen on March 15, including operational flight schedules for American F/A-18 Hornets targeting Houthi positions.

The messages were shared within a group that included not only his wife Jennifer but also his brother Phil and his personal lawyer Tim Parlatore. While the White House has stated that no classified information was exchanged, the decision to include family members and personal associates in military discussions raises eyebrows among critics. The existence of this second group has been categorized as a new controversy, especially a month after the revelation of an earlier Signal chat that also discussed sensitive military operations.

Jean Ullyot, a former spokesperson for the Pentagon who recently resigned, referred to the department’s current state as “total chaos” and indicated that such controversies have become distractions for leadership. Public defense of Hegseth has come from current Pentagon officials, including Sean Parnell, who has accused the media of seeking to undermine those aligned with the Trump administration.

The context surrounding Hegseth's communication is pivotal. Recently, the Pentagon directed air strikes toward Houthi targets in Yemen in response to numerous attacks on civilian shipping vessels traversing the Red Sea. The Houthis have been actively targeting merchant ships, justifying their actions as support for Palestine amidst rising tensions due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

As public scrutiny intensifies regarding the dynamics within the Pentagon and the implications of these communications, many are left questioning how military operations are being handled and the potential risks involved in such private discussions. The New York Times notes that Hegseth created the “Defense | Team Huddle” group to facilitate these conversations, distinguishing it from earlier groups used to convey military information. Nonetheless, critics remain unconvinced, warning that discussing sensitive operational details in informal settings could jeopardize the safety of US military personnel engaged in critical missions.

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