Defense Secretary Hegseth Under Scrutiny Over Unclassified Chat

The Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after allegedly sharing sensitive U.S. military details in a non-classified group chat. Despite reassurances that no classified information was leaked, skepticism persists. The incident has prompted calls for investigation and highlighted potential lapses in communication protocols among senior officials.

America's top intelligence officials have turned their focus to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following allegations that he shared sensitive military information in an unclassified chat. The spotlight returned to Hegseth after President Trump's administration faced criticism from an explosive article by The Atlantic, which suggested Hegseth disclosed maneuver details in a group chat on Signal.

Despite President Trump's assertion that no classified information was divulged, skepticism continues among Democrats and ex-officials. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed no classified content was shared but left Hegseth to judge classification matters. He has denied the accusations, while The Atlantic's editor insists otherwise.

Concerns over the incident have led to calls for further investigation; Senate Majority Leader John Thune anticipates a review by the Senate Armed Services Committee. The case raises questions about communication protocols, with experts criticizing any potential breach of established classification processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)