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IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

A Pentagon inspector general report has revealed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth violated Department of Defense policies by using the encrypted messaging app Signal to share sensitive details about military airstrikes in Yemen. The investigation concluded that this action potentially endangered U. S. forces and has led to renewed calls for Hegseth's resignation.

IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

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Key Highlights

  • Hegseth shared sensitive strike information via Signal on his personal phone.
  • The report found he violated War Department protocol against using personal devices for government business.
  • The investigation was initiated after a journalist reported on the Signal group chat.
  • Hegseth's actions have triggered demands for his resignation due to security risks.
  • The findings were released by Pentagon Inspector General Steven Stebbins.
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Sources

  1. Hegseth broke rules in sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, report finds
  2. Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes
  3. IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

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