Outrage Grows Over Leak of Military Plans Amid Secretary of Defense Hegseth's Controversy
Calls for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s resignation escalate following leaked military plans on a non-secure chat app, despite claims of no classified information being shared.
There really seem like they’re drunk with power, and there’s a kind of arrogance about what we witness in this chat.
Schiff: Signal Chat Shows Trump Administration Is 'Drunk with Power'
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It is unacceptable that the incompetence and ineptitude of the Trump’s top military and national security officials allowed active U.S. battle plans to be discussed on an insecure network with random individuals who lacked authority or clearance.
Bay State lawmakers join calls for Hegseth to step down over ‘SignalGate’
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The CIA director said that, for the last two days, members of the intelligence community have been asking questions about a Signal messaging group and not asking questions on China, Russia, Iran and the real threats that are going on the United States.
CIA director blasts Democrat's 'offensive line of questioning' about Hegseth's 'drinking habits'
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But instead, we’re getting questions about whether or not someone has drinking habits.
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Fireworks erupted at the hearing when Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) asked whether Hegseth — whose history of drinking was a major theme at his confirmation hearing — was under the influence during the Signal chat.
John Ratcliffe Rages At Pete Hegseth Drinking Question
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Summary
Amid intense scrutiny from lawmakers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing calls for resignation after being implicated in disclosing U.S. military plans on an unsecured chat app. This issue arose during a House Intelligence Committee hearing where CIA Director John Ratcliffe condemned personal inquiries distracting from national security. Although the Trump administration maintains that no classified information was leaked, legislators like Rep. Katherine Clark and Sen. Elizabeth Warren assert Hegseth’s actions compromised national security and endangered troops. Tensions within the intelligence community persist, highlighting a need for better communication protocols to ensure operational security.
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