Pete Hegseth Facing Removal? Defense Secretary Under Fire for Alleged Leak of Classified Military Information
Rumors are intensifying around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as Democrats and intelligence officials question his role in a potential Pentagon security breach. Despite President Donald Trump’s public denial of any plans to remove Hegseth, insiders believe the cabinet shake-up could soon reach the Department of Defense.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), a key member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated during an interview with MSNBC that Hegseth shared highly sensitive and classified military information via the encrypted Signal app, a move that could compromise U.S. national security.
Bennet warned, “As someone with access to top-secret intelligence, I’ve rarely seen anything as sensitive as what Pete Hegseth shared over Signal. This raises serious concerns about his fitness to lead the Pentagon.”
The alleged leak includes details about U.S. military operations and battle plans, reportedly shared with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, further deepening the controversy. Experts are calling it one of the most severe internal national defense leaks in recent memory.
While Trump brushed off questions regarding Hegseth’s future—calling a reporter’s inquiry “stupid”—the growing backlash over the Defense Secretary’s actions and the broader Pentagon leadership turmoil may force the administration to act.
This incident follows a series of recent Trump cabinet dismissals, including that of Congressman Waltz, who was previously thought to be untouchable. Senator Bennet concluded, “If history is any indicator, Pete Hegseth could be the next to go.”
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about government use of encrypted apps, leaks to the media, and internal threats to U.S. military strategy.
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