Hegseth Faces Widespread Calls for Resignation Amid Scandals

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing mounting bipartisan criticism and calls for his resignation after revelations that he shared sensitive military information—including details of airstrikes in Yemen—in at least two unsecure Signal group chats that included family members and his personal lawyer. Multiple Democratic lawmakers have condemned Hegseth’s actions as gross negligence and a threat to national security, with several demanding his immediate removal from office. At least one House Republican, Rep. Don Bacon, has also called for Hegseth’s dismissal, citing failures in operational security and a lack of necessary leadership experience. President Trump and his administration continue to defend Hegseth, attributing the controversy to disgruntled former employees and resistance to change at the Pentagon. Critics argue that Hegseth’s repeated mishandling of classified information is unprecedented and would be grounds for termination and loss of security clearance for any other defense official. The incidents, dubbed 'Signalgate,' have intensified scrutiny of Hegseth’s competence and the administration’s oversight of national security protocols.