Pentagon Watchdog: Signal App Use by Defense Secretary Risked Troop Safety
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A Pentagon watchdog report has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. troops by using the Signal messaging app, sources familiar with the document say. The report focuses on discussions about a military strike against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Signal is an encrypted messaging application. While it offers privacy, the report suggests its use for sensitive operational discussions created security risks.
The finding highlights ongoing concerns within the U.S. military about the use of non-secure communication methods for official business. Such practices could potentially expose critical information.
The Pentagon has not yet released the full report publicly. Officials have declined to comment on the specific allegations while the review process is ongoing.