Secretary of Defense Hegseth — Photo courtesy of NBC News, screenshot from YouTube On March 28, 2025, a firestorm erupted in the United States over a leaked Signal chat involving high-ranking defense and intelligence officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and an unexpected interloper: a journalist from The Atlantic. The chat allegedly contained operational details about Yemen strikes—timing, targets, even specific weapons like F-18s and drones. Outrage ensued. Democratic pundits and politicians have called for Hegseth’s resignation, condemning the incident as a national security breach. Yet, as the dust settles, a closer examination suggests this may be less a crime than a colossal embarrassment—one that raises questions of carelessness rather than criminality. Let’s start with the basics. Was it illegal for these officials…
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