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Pentagon Skips Damage Assessment After Hegseth's Info Leak

12/11/2025

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The Pentagon did not conduct an assessment into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information via Signal because he did not authorize one.
Former officials say a damage assessment is standard after such breaches due to the classified nature.
Hegseth focused on investigating potential leakers within his staff.
An Inspector General report suggested Hegseth's actions risked endangering U.S. troops and he claimed total exoneration.

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The Pentagon did not conduct an assessment into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information via Signal because he did not authorize one.
Former officials say a damage assessment is standard after such breaches due to the classified nature.
Hegseth focused on investigating potential leakers within his staff.
An Inspector General report suggested Hegseth's actions risked endangering U.S. troops and he claimed total exoneration.