U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized military operations by discussing sensitive information about strikes on Yemen’s Houthis via the Signal messaging app, violating protocol as it is not secure for classified communications. The Pentagon inspector general’s report, which has not been made public, concluded that Hegseth improperly used his personal phone for official communications and did not preserve records as required by law. Despite his claims of declassification, the investigation found the consequences of his actions unclear, raising bipartisan scrutiny over his conduct. Lawmakers are also examining allegations of a separate strike order that resulted in civilian casualties, further intensifying calls for accountability.
