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Democrats Demand Hegseth's Resignation Over Yemen Chat Scandal

4/23/2025

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The Democratic Party is demanding the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after allegations surfaced that he shared military plans for Yemen in a private Signal chat. Hegseth firmly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that no classified information was disclosed. In a heated exchange, he criticized the Democrats' agenda while the Defense Department stood by him amidst the controversy.

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The Democratic Party is demanding the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after allegations surfaced that he shared military plans for Yemen in a private Signal chat. Hegseth firmly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that no classified information was disclosed. In a heated exchange, he criticized the Democrats' agenda while the Defense Department stood by him amidst the controversy.