Hegseth Signal Probe: Aide Deletions Under Investigation
- The Pentagon's inspector general is examining whether aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were instructed to delete Signal messages.
- At issue is how details of the March 15 air strikes on Houthi targets in yemen were communicated via the signal messaging app.The inquiry surfaces as Hegseth is...
- Hegseth is likely to face scrutiny regarding his handling of sensitive information, and also broader issues within the Pentagon.
The Pentagon is under scrutiny. News Directory 3 reports the pentagon’s inspector general is investigating the possible deletion of Signal messages by Defense Secretary Hegseth’s aides. This sensitive data leak probe focuses on the potential sharing of military details, specifically those concerning the March 15 Yemen air strikes, with a reporter via the Signal app. Further complicating matters, Hegseth is soon to testify before congress, and will likely face tough questions regarding his handling of national security information. With a backdrop of ongoing internal investigations and high-profile departures, the situation points to deeper issues within the Pentagon. Discover what’s next.
Pentagon Watchdog Investigates Hegseth’s Signal Use, Sensitive Information Role
Updated June 6, 2025
The Pentagon’s inspector general is examining whether aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were instructed to delete Signal messages. The probe centers on the potential sharing of sensitive military information with a reporter, according to sources familiar with the inquiry.
At issue is how details of the March 15 air strikes on Houthi targets in yemen were communicated via the signal messaging app.The inquiry surfaces as Hegseth is slated to testify before Congress next week, his first appearance as his confirmation hearing.
Hegseth is likely to face scrutiny regarding his handling of sensitive information, and also broader issues within the Pentagon. These include the departures of several senior aides and an internal investigation into information leaks.
Previously, Hegseth faced questions about an unsecured internet line installed in his office, bypassing Pentagon security. Revelations also surfaced that he shared details about military strikes in multiple Signal chats.