Hegseth disclosed specific military strategies in a second Signal conversation, which involved his spouse and brother.
Pete Hegseth's Shocking Second Signal Chat Exposed
In a stunning turn of events, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—a former TV personality with a knack for controversial matters—found himself under intense scrutiny once again. Sources close to his inner circle revealed that Hegseth shared classified military plans concerning the Houthis in Yemen over a second secret Signal group chat. Unbelievably, this chat included his wife, lawyer, and brother, among others.
During Hegseth's turbulent confirmation hearing, the Signal group chat was created to strategize among his closest allies. Although he was confirmed and the chat could have ended, sources revealed that Hegseth continued using it, with over a dozen people in the group.
Recent alarms have been set off about Hegseth's judgment, with his former press secretary, John Ullyot, and three senior officials he dismissed last week voices of concern. Ullyot stated, "The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon - and it’s becoming a real problem for the administration."
This revelation comes after the Pentagon has been plagued with leaks of sensitive operational plans, mass firings, and an ongoing horde of dysfunction—distractions that compromise the president's leadership. The first Signal chat, involving top-secret military plans and revealed by The Atlantic, is already under investigation by the Defense Department's acting inspector general.
Remarkably, Hegseth's brother and lawyer, who both work for the Department of Defense, were part of this secret chat, while his wife, Jennifer, surprisingly took part in meetings with foreign leaders during the beginning of his tenure, despite having no related job. It is not confirmed whether everyone in the chat held a security clearance.
Spokesperson for the Pentagon, Sean Parnell, swore that "there was no classified information in any Signal chat." However, The New York Times, who first reported on the second Signal chat, revealed its existence.
Pete Hegseth, a former TV host, Army National Guard infantry officer, and close ally of Donald Trump, was appointed Defense Secretary in January 2025. This eventful period, filled with leaks and internal turmoil, has put Hegseth's judgment and suitability under the microscope, with concern growing about his ability to manage complex and high-stakes responsibilities effectively.
- Pete Hegseth, who was appointed Defense Secretary in January 2025, has found himself under intense scrutiny for sharing classified military plans concerning Yemen over a second secret Signal group chat.
- Despite earlier denials, Sean Parnell's assertion that "there was no classified information in any Signal chat" has been debunked, as reported by The New York Times.
- The second Signal chat, revealed to include Hegseth's wife, lawyer, brother, and other Department of Defense personnel, was created during his turbulent confirmation hearing for political strategy.
- The revelation of this secret chat comes amidst a significant period of political, general-news, and crime-and-justice controversy within the Pentagon, including leaks of sensitive operational plans, mass firings, and an ongoing atmosphere of dysfunction.
