‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle
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A U.S. DoD Inspector General report concludes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used Signal on a personal device to share sensitive, nonpublic operational details about a planned strike on Houthi rebels, violating DOD Instruction 8170.01 and posing OPSEC risks—underscored by a journalist’s accidental inclusion in the chat. The IG recommends reviewing classification procedures and enhancing training for senior officials on proper use of electronic devices and non-DOD messaging systems.
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