Chris Deluzio Reacts to Damning Pentagon Report on Secretary Austin's 'Signalgate'

Pentagon Inspector General's Findings

• 🔍 The Pentagon Inspector General's report on "Signalgate" found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated DoD policy by using the Signal app to discuss an upcoming military strike.
• ⚠️ The report concluded that Hegseth's actions created a risk to operational security, potentially leading to failed US mission objectives and harm to US pilots.

Congressman Deluzio's Assessment

• 🎯 Rep. Chris Deluzio calls the report "pretty damning stuff" and a failure of the highest order.
• 💡 Deluzio believes Hegseth is not fit for the job of Secretary of Defense, stating the President should have a better candidate.
• 🚨 He emphasizes that Hegseth's actions were reckless and dangerous, putting American success and pilots at risk.

Response and Accountability

• 🚫 Hegseth responded to the report by claiming no classified information was compromised and that the case is closed.
• ⚖️ Deluzio disagrees, stating that Hegseth should be out of his job due to the clear violations and risks outlined in the report.
• 🗣️ Deluzio asserts that Hegseth misused a personal device by transmitting classified information in a classified setting onto an unsecure private device.