Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in front of President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC on December 2, 2025.
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Inspector General Report: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Shared Classified Military Plans on Signal
An Inspector General report found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked exposing highly classified military plans by sharing sensitive information on Signal, raising concerns about operational security and handling of classified communications.

