Overview

• Pete Hegseth is under investigation by the Pentagon’s Inspector General for sharing sensitive military details in two Signal group chats, including one involving his family and personal lawyer.
• The White House has reportedly begun vetting potential replacements for Hegseth, though President Trump and his press secretary publicly dismissed these claims as 'fake news.'
• Three top Pentagon aides were recently fired, and Hegseth’s chief of staff was reassigned, following internal leak investigations tied to the Signal controversies.
• Republican Representative Don Bacon has become the first GOP lawmaker to call for Hegseth’s removal, citing operational security failures.
• Former Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot described the department as being in 'total chaos' under Hegseth, further fueling questions about his ability to lead effectively.