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Hegseth Under Fire: Calls for Resignation Amid Scandal

12/7/2025

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Hegseth faces rising scrutiny and calls for resignation over alleged operational compromises.
A watchdog report criticizes him for sharing sensitive attack plans via Signal.
The report suggests this could endanger U.S. troops.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to support him, praising his approach.
Many Republicans express hesitance about his leadership due to concerns he misled about a Caribbean strike.

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Hegseth faces rising scrutiny and calls for resignation over alleged operational compromises.
A watchdog report criticizes him for sharing sensitive attack plans via Signal.
The report suggests this could endanger U.S. troops.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to support him, praising his approach.
Many Republicans express hesitance about his leadership due to concerns he misled about a Caribbean strike.