(In United State) Pentagon in Full Meltdown Mode Over Pete Hegseth’s New Group Chat

The Pentagon is facing significant turmoil following reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth allegedly shared sensitive military intelligence in a second group chat on the messaging app Signal. According to a report by The New York Times, Hegseth disclosed details about a U.S. military operation targeting the Houthis in Yemen within a chat that included his wife, brother, and other close associates. This incident marks the second time Hegseth has been linked to sharing classified information via group chat in less than a month, following a prior incident involving discussions with members of Trump’s Cabinet and The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg.

The timing of this revelation corresponds with increasing chaos within the Department of Defense (DOD). In an opinion piece for Politico, former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot described the situation at the Pentagon as a "full-blown meltdown," exacerbated by Hegseth's actions. He noted, “It’s been a month of total chaos at the Pentagon, from leaks of sensitive operational plans to mass firings. The dysfunction has become a major distraction for the president—who deserves better from his senior leadership.”

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The chaos began with what has been termed "Signalgate," where Hegseth faced criticism for his handling of the situation, rather than taking full responsibility. Further compounding the turmoil, reports suggest that Hegseth brought his wife to classified meetings and that the Pentagon arranged a secret briefing for Elon Musk regarding China without informing Donald Trump. In addition, recent firings of senior officials within the DOD due to allegations of leaking sensitive information have sent the agency into “disarray under Hegseth’s leadership,” according to Ullyot.

Ullyot warned that more explosive stories could emerge soon, as the Pentagon's focus appears to have shifted from military operations to internal drama. In response to the allegations surrounding Hegseth, the Department of Defense has denied that any classified information was shared in the Signal chats, characterizing the situation as a smear campaign from the media. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated, "Another day, another old story—back from the dead. The Trump-hating media continues to be obsessed with destroying anyone committed to President Trump’s agenda," asserting that there was no classified information discussed.