Defense Secretary Hegseth Denies Allegations of Leaking Sensitive Military Details
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has firmly denied allegations of sharing sensitive military details in a group chat, claiming the accusations are an attempt to undermine President Trump’s agenda.
In a recent appearance on ‘Fox & Friends’, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to allegations reported by The New York Times, which claimed he shared details of a military airstrike against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen via a Signal message group chat that included his wife and brother. Hegseth dismissed the controversy as a political maneuver aimed at sabotaging President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Hegseth emphasized that his communications were informal and unclassified, primarily for media coordination purposes. He accused left-wing media of manipulating the narrative to create political turmoil. “If you remember… I said no one is texting war plans,” Hegseth clarified, underscoring his daily involvement at the Pentagon.
The Defense Secretary also pointed to an ongoing Defense Department investigation into alleged leaks, suggesting that the accusations against him are part of a broader effort to destabilize the Trump administration. Hegseth’s stance received support from the White House, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirming that President Trump stands by him.
This incident follows a previous leak involving a Signal chat that included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. As the investigation continues, Hegseth remains focused on supporting war fighters and the President’s agenda, denying any wrongdoing in his communications.