Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amidst Second Signal Chat Leak Allegations
NewsNationMay 7, 20252 min1,352 views
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- 🛡️ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly under scrutiny for allegedly sharing classified information, including strike timelines and weapons details for Houthi targets, in a second private Signal group chat.
- 👥 This group chat reportedly included Hegseth's wife, brother, and personal attorney, raising concerns about the handling of sensitive military information.
- 📰 The New York Times cited four sources describing the alleged incident, which occurred around the same time the Trump team discussed strike plans in another group chat.
White House and Trump's Response
- 🗣️ An adviser to President Donald Trump told NewsNation that Hegseth's job is safe for now, despite the allegations.
- 🤝 President Trump stated that Hegseth is
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