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Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Yet Maintains White House Support Amid Allegations

Hegseth Stands Firm Despite Allegations of Misconduct

The White House continues to express unwavering support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth despite swirling rumors of his possible ouster. Recent reports have suggested that Hegseth might not hold his post much longer as media scrutiny intensifies, particularly surrounding allegations regarding a military airstrike disclosure.

Details of the Allegations

In a recent piece by the New York Times, it was revealed that Hegseth shared details concerning a March military airstrike in Yemen against the Houthis. This information allegedly circulated in a Signal messaging app group chat, which included personal contacts such as his wife, brother, and lawyer, totaling around a dozen individuals. Despite the accusations, Hegseth maintains that he did not disclose any classified information via the messaging app.

A History of Controversies

This incident is reminiscent of an earlier controversy in March where Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg participated in a similar Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials, including Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance. Following that episode, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz took