Tue Apr 22 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pentagon Chief Under Fire for Sharing Sensitive Yemen Strike Info with Family and Friends
**Washington, D.C.** – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after it was revealed he shared highly sensitive information about upcoming military strikes in Yemen with his wife, brother, and personal lawyer via a private encrypted Signal group chat. The March 15th exchange, detailed by four sources familiar with the matter, included specifics such as flight schedules for F/A-18 Hornet jets targeting Houthi rebels. This is the second instance of Hegseth’s alleged mishandling of classified information; he previously mistakenly included the editor of *The Atlantic* in a similar Signal chat containing the same strike plans.
Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer, a former Fox News producer who has accompanied him on overseas trips and attended sensitive meetings, is not a government employee. His brother, Phil, and personal lawyer, Tim Parlatore, both work at the Pentagon, though the reasons for their access to this classified information remain unclear.
The newly revealed chat, named “Defense | Team Huddle,” was created by Hegseth in January, prior to his confirmation, and included approximately a dozen individuals from his personal and professional circles. He accessed the chat using his personal phone, rather than his secure government device. This latest revelation adds to growing concerns about Hegseth’s judgment and leadership abilities.
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