Yemen21 April, 20251 min read
Defense Secretary Hegseth Shared Yemen Strike Details in Insecure Signal Chat
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Hegseth used a second Signal chat to share Yemen strike details. The chat included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
Hegseth's Second Signal Chat
Hegseth created a second Signal group chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
The chat included 13 people and was dubbed 'Defense Team Meeting.'
The second chat contained flight schedules for F/A-18 Hornets targeting the Houthis.
The White House dismissed the report as a 'non-story.'
Rep. Jim Himes said the whole thing is inappropriate.
Pentagon Leak Investigation
The second Signal chat revelation came amid a Pentagon leak investigation. Four members of Hegseth's inner circle were ousted in less than a week. Caldwell was the Pentagon's point person in the first Signal chat.
They had not been told what exactly they were investigated for. The Pentagon was described as being in disarray and total chaos.
Political Fallout
Democratic lawmakers called for Hegseth's removal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Hegseth must be fired. President Trump said he stood behind Hegseth.
The controversy came at a delicate moment for the defense secretary. Hegseth had been in the role for less than two months.