By VK 
Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat,
What Did Pete Hegseth Do?
In early 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got into trouble for sharing secret military plans in a private chat group on the app Signal.
This group wasn’t official—it included his wife, brother, and lawyer. None of them were part of
the government or military, which made this a serious issue.
What Was Shared?
Hegseth told them about upcoming U.S. attacks in Yemen. He shared very detailed plans like:
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The exact time jets would take off
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When drones would reach targets
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When the first bombs would be dropped
This type of info is supposed to be top secret to protect soldiers and missions.
Why Is It a Big Deal?
This wasn’t the first time he did this. Earlier, he had accidentally added a journalist to
another Signal group where he also talked about military plans.
Because of these leaks, the media started calling it “Signalgate.”
What Happened Next?
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Congress is now investigating him
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Some politicians are asking for his resignation
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People are worried this could have put lives at risk
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The White House is trying to stay calm, but the pressure is growing
Summary
Pete Hegseth, a top U.S. official, shared secret war plans with people who weren’t allowed to know them. He did it using a private chat on his phone. Now, he’s facing serious questions
about national security and could lose his job.