Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied allegations that he shared classified information about a military operation in a group chat. The accusations, reported earlier today, allege that Hegseth discussed details of an airstrike targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels with individuals outside of official channels. According to reports, the group chat included Hegseth's wife and brother.
Hegseth strongly refuted the allegations, calling them a politically motivated attempt to 'sabotage' President Trump's agenda. He stated that he is committed to protecting sensitive information and that the claims are baseless. He also questioned the timing of the allegations, suggesting they are intended to distract from the administration's recent successes.
The Pentagon has not yet released an official statement on the matter. However, several sources within the Department of Defense have indicated that an internal review is underway to assess the validity of the claims. This is the second time Hegseth has faced scrutiny over alleged security breaches involving unofficial communication channels. The previous incident involved a similar allegation of sharing sensitive information via a different messaging app. The investigation is ongoing.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Denies Leaking Info in Group Chat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing new allegations of sharing sensitive military information in a group chat. The allegations claim Hegseth discussed details of an airstrike against Iran-backed Houthis with individuals including his wife and brother. Hegseth has dismissed these claims as a politically motivated attack. He says the accusations are an attempt to undermine the Trump administration's agenda.