Signalgate review shows Hegseth’s actions could have endangered service members

Published December 3, 2025 3:02pm ET



The review of War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to discuss sensitive information found that he violated some department protocol.

The War Department Office of Inspector General completed its review of Hegseth’s actions in March that came to light after a journalist was included in a group chat where he discussed impending U.S. military operations, and will release an unclassified version of its findings on Thursday.

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