U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire after reportedly sharing sensitive military plans in a *second* private Signal chat group involving family and advisors, sparking major security concerns. According to The New York Times, Hegseth discussed details of a March strike against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer .
From Group Chats to Global Headlines
The leaked messages allegedly matched intel first exposed by The Atlantic after its editor was accidentally added to a separate Signal chat with Trump-era national security officials. Talk about a *'reply-all' nightmare* ! Officials claim nothing classified was shared—but critics aren’t convinced.
Pentagon Staff Shakeup
The fallout has already begun. Top adviser Dan Caldwell was escorted out of the Pentagon last week amid a leak probe, while two junior staffers were placed on leave. Senator Chuck Schumer slammed the breaches, demanding Hegseth’s dismissal: 'Trump is too weak to fire him!'
Why It Matters
With the U.S. aggressively chasing leaks, this scandal highlights the risks of mixing personal tech with national security. Stay tuned—this story’s still unfolding .
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U.S. Defense Secretary shared war plans in second Signal chat: NYT
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