Democrats, Republicans Call for Hegseth's Resignation Over Signal Chat Leak

Following a significant leak involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, calls for his resignation have intensified. Hegseth mistakenly shared classified details about a military strike in Yemen in a Signal group chat that included a journalist from The Atlantic, raising concerns over national security. President Trump defended Hegseth, asserting he did nothing wrong and attributing the incident to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who took responsibility for adding the journalist to the chat. Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mark Kelly, have condemned Hegseth’s actions, labeling the breach as one of the worst in history and questioning his qualifications for the role. While some Republicans express concern, many are deferring accountability to Trump, who has not dismissed any officials involved. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over national security protocols and communication practices within the administration.