Senior Democratic leaders have reacted with outrage over US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's accidental disclosure of sensitive military strike information regarding operations in Yemen. Hegseth shared plans in a Signal group chat that included a journalist, leading to the launch of airstrikes against Houthi targets shortly after. The information reportedly included operational details such as target specifications and weapon usage, prompting calls for investigations and Hegseth's resignation from prominent figures within the party, who argue this breach endangers national security and reflects poorly on leadership qualifications.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries described the leak on a non-classified system as "completely outrageous and shocks the conscience", emphasizing that such breaches undermine trust in national security.
The chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, stated that Hegseth's actions showed he was "unfit to lead the Defence Department" and called for his immediate resignation.
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