The New York Times has defended its reporting on Pete Hegseth's second Signal chat, asserting the accuracy of its claims about the sharing of sensitive information, despite dismissals from both Hegseth and President Trump. While Trump labelled the report as fake news, suggesting it stemmed from disgruntled coworkers, the Times noted that the Pentagon has not denied the chat's existence. The controversy reignited calls for Hegseth's resignation, complicating the ongoing political landscape around the Department of Defense and Trumpâs administration.
The Pentagon has not denied the existence of the chat, and its assertion that there was no classified information shared in any chat is beside the point when it comes to our story.
President Trump defended Pete Hegseth, stating, 'He's doing a great job, just ask the Houthis how he's doing... It's just fake news.'
CNN's Natasha Bertrand added context to Trump's response, highlighting that two officials Hegseth fired were personal friends he had brought into the Department of Defense.
The Pentagon's statement criticized media portrayals, suggesting that the coverage is driven by a desire to undermine those who support President Trump.
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