Mon Apr 21 02:12:45 UTC 2025: **US Defense Secretary Under Fire for Second Leaked Signal Chat**
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2025 – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed criticism after reports revealed a second Signal messaging chat group where he shared details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This follows the earlier disclosure of a chat with top Trump administration officials, also using the unauthorized messaging app, which contained the same sensitive operational details.
The newly revealed chat, dubbed “Defense Team Huddle,” included 13 individuals, among them Hegseth’s wife and brother, both of whom have attended high-level meetings and traveled with the Secretary. The Pentagon’s acting inspector general is investigating Hegseth’s use of Signal and the sharing of pre-strike information, which multiple officials say is classified and potentially endangered pilots.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has called for Hegseth’s immediate dismissal, stating that he put lives at risk. The White House and Pentagon have yet to comment on the latest revelations.
This controversy comes amidst further turmoil at the Pentagon. Four officials within Hegseth’s inner circle were recently escorted out of the building, though their reasons for dismissal remain unclear. They claim they were not informed of the specifics of their investigation for alleged leaks.
The situation underscores growing concerns about information security and the handling of classified information within the Trump administration. The ongoing investigation promises to further unravel the extent of these alleged security breaches.
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