Defense Secretary denies sharing classified plans in Signal group chat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies sharing classified plans in Signal group chat about possible strikes on Houthi targets. The leaked chat prompted pushback from the administration and calls for resignations.
Key Points
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies sharing classified plans in Signal group chat
- The leaked chat prompted pushback from the administration and calls for resignations
- No sensitive information was divulged in the chat according to Hegseth
- National Security Advisor Michael Waltz at the center of the leaked chat
Pros
- Transparency in denying sharing classified information
- Keeping President Donald Trump's national security team informed in real time
Cons
- Pushback from administration and calls for resignations
- Potential breach of national security