Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth’s use of Signal chat

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 4, 2025 at 02:13 AM

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A Pentagon Inspector General report, previewed on Wednesday and set for full release on Thursday, has determined that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth improperly used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information, potentially jeopardizing a US military operation. The report stems from a March incident where Hegseth allegedly shared details about an upcoming attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen within a Signal chat that included senior officials and The Atlantic's editor-in-chief. The shared details included the timing of airstrikes. This action is considered a violation of Pentagon policy regarding the handling of sensitive information on personal devices. The report recommends further training in handling sensitive information.

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