A Pentagon Inspector General’s report has faulted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his use of the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss sensitive details of military strikes in Yemen. According to sources familiar with the document, the investigation concluded the practice could have jeopardized U.S. troops and missions if intercepted, but it did not rule on whether the information was improperly classified due to the Secretary’s unique declassification authority.

What Did the Investigation Find?

The independent watchdog’s report centered on Hegseth’s use of his personal device and the Signal app to transmit information about specific, imminent military operations. The investigation found that information provided to Hegseth by the U.S. military was classified at the time it was se

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