The Pentagon has initiated a review into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app for discussing military operations against Houthi militants in Yemen. The investigation aims to determine compliance with Department of Defense policies regarding the use of commercial applications for official matters, especially concerning classified information. Concerns arose after Hegseth shared critical operational details within a text chain that included high-profile officials and a journalist, which has drawn significant scrutiny from lawmakers regarding national security and communication protocols.
Hegseth's use of the app became public after a journalist was mistakenly added to a group discussing military operations, sparking scrutiny from Congress.
Review aim is to assess compliance with DoD policies for commercial app use in official discussions and the handling of classified information.
The decision to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal was urged by senators concerned about national security implications and proper communication protocols.
Former officials noted that the detailed military information shared was likely classified, heightening the stakes of the review's findings.
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