Overview

• Jennifer Hegseth attended two high-level meetings involving sensitive military discussions, including a NATO gathering in February and a March 6 meeting at the Pentagon with U.K. officials.
• Her presence has drawn criticism from defense experts and officials, who noted such meetings typically require attendees to hold security clearances, which she reportedly does not have.
• The Pentagon has expressed skepticism about the accuracy of reports detailing her involvement, but bipartisan calls for an inquiry into Pete Hegseth’s conduct have grown.
• Pete Hegseth is also under fire for a prior Signal chat leak that exposed U.S. military plans to a journalist, further questioning his handling of classified information.
• Some Pentagon officials reportedly question Hegseth’s judgment, with concerns about his ability to manage sensitive national security matters effectively.