Pete Hegseth allegedly leaked sensitive U.S. airstrike details, including specific attack plans and launch times, which were taken from secure U.S. Central Command communications and shared in unsecured Signal chats with family members and personal associates.

There have been widespread calls for Hegseth's resignation, including from numerous Democrats and some Republicans such as Rep. Don Bacon, a former Air Force general. Despite this, President Trump continues to publicly support Hegseth.

Hegseth has dismissed the leaks as sabotage by former aides and claimed that the information he shared was unclassified. He has also aggressively criticized alleged leakers and maintained his focus on reinvigorating warfighting at the Pentagon under President Trump's direction.

Hegseth has fired or transferred six members of his inner support circle, including senior aides accused of leaking information. Former Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot resigned after criticizing the chaotic state of the Pentagon under Hegseth's leadership.

The leaked classified airstrike information raises serious concerns about operational security, potentially endangering American military personnel and compromising strategic military operations, given the sensitivity of attack plans and timings.