U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, despite revelations that Hegseth shared classified military plans in a *Signal* group chat with family and advisors. The move has sparked concerns about security protocols—and raised eyebrows at the Pentagon 🔍.
The Signal Scandal Unfolds
According to reports, Hegseth reportedly disclosed details of a March strike against Yemen's Houthis (backed by Iran) in a private chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This isn’t the first time he’s used the unsecured app for sensitive info—last month, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief was accidentally added to another group 💬. Talk about a *"reply-all" nightmare*!
Trump’s Vote of Confidence
When asked about Hegseth’s future, Trump shrugged off critics: "Pete's doing a great job. Everybody's happy with him." He even quipped, "Ask the Houthis how he's doing"—a nod to the intensified U.S. bombing campaign against the group 🎯.
Pentagon Probe Intensifies
The Pentagon’s Inspector General is now investigating Hegseth’s decision to use Signal for coordinating the March 15 attacks. A source told Reuters he’d previously been warned about unsecured messaging apps. Meanwhile, the White House denies rumors of replacing him 🛑.
With security leaks under scrutiny and internal Pentagon shakeups, this drama feels ripped from a spy thriller—only this time, it’s real life 🕵️♂️.
