Representative Hakeem Jeffries urged President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Hegseth allegedly leaked sensitive military operation details in a chat with a journalist. Jeffries voiced concerns over Hegseth’s qualifications, claiming his position endangers national security and U.S. troops. The incident stirred calls for accountability and resignation among Democratic leaders, condemning the breach as reckless. While some members of the intelligence community deferred to Hegseth during intelligence hearings, most Republicans maintained support for the Trump administration, highlighting political divisions on national security accountability.
Representative Hakeem Jeffries labeled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the most unqualified in U.S. history, urging President Trump to fire him amid national security concerns.
The Democrats condemned the reckless sharing of sensitive military information on a commercial messaging app, leading to calls for the resignation of key national security officials.
Democratic senators criticized the discussion of sensitive military operations in a Signal chat, asserting that such breaches of confidentiality would result in firings for lower-ranking officials.
Despite scrutiny from Democrats, most Republicans supported the Trump administration, reflecting a partisan divide over the handling of national security issues related to Hegseth.
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