New York Times columnist David French has demanded the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he reportedly used a civilian messaging app to discuss sensitive war plans with other officials, including Vice President JD Vance. The incident, revealed by Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, caused shockwaves in Washington. French criticized Hegseth for potentially compromising national security and highlighted the severe professional repercussions for military officers involved in such breaches. He emphasized the detrimental impact on trust between military leaders and their soldiers, asserting that leaders must adhere to the same rules they impose on others.
"How Pete Hegseth can look service members in the eye? He’s blown his credibility as a military leader... This would be a stunning breach of security."
"There is not an officer alive whose career would survive a security breach like that... It would normally result in instant consequences followed by a comprehensive investigation."
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