What is Hegseth accused of?
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Pete Hegseth faces accusations of jeopardizing sensitive military information by sharing classified details in an unapproved Signal chat and is under scrutiny for allegedly ordering lethal strikes on a Venezuelan drug boat, including a controversial follow-up strike targeting survivors, which some lawmakers and experts suggest could constitute a war crime. He also ordered an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after Kelly urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
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Watchdog found Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information
- Pentagon watchdog found Hegseth shared classified info in a Signal chat 5s
- The chat included details on U.S. military action in Yemen and unintended recipients 15s
- Signal is not approved for transmitting classified national security information 1m 8s
- No evidence adversaries intercepted info, but act violated security protocols 1m 29s
- Senior officials are expected to face consequences for such breaches 1m 54s
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Pentagon watchdog found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have endangered American service members by sharing classified military information in a Signal group chat, including details from a classified email about military action in Yemen.
A Washington Post report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all individuals on board a suspected Venezuelan drug boat to be killed, with a follow-up strike targeting survivors, potentially constituting a war crime.