Pete Hegseth Is Running Out of Excuses
theatlantic.comPublished: 4/21/2025
Summary
Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that top Trump administration officials used encrypted apps like Signal for sensitive communications, sparking questions about information security within the Pentagon as Pete Hegseth shared classified details with family and a Pentagon employee. The dysfunction and leak wave within the administration continue to unfold amid widespread scrutiny of top aides, while the use of Signal raises concerns about communication security in a chaotic system.