In a recent controversy highlighted by The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed sensitive military plans via an insecure text chain that included Goldberg, showcasing a severe security breach. Hegseth's dismissive response criticized Goldberg's journalistic integrity instead of addressing the breach itself. This incident was followed by another similar breach reported in The New York Times, where Hegseth allegedly shared classified information with personal contacts. Rather than accept responsibility, Hegseth consistently blamed the media, raising red flags about accountability in his conduct regarding national security matters.
Hegseth's texted plans to strike Houthi targets revealed a significant breach of security, exposing sensitive military information to unauthorized individuals, including a journalist.
Instead of taking responsibility for the security breach, Hegseth chose to attack journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, labeling him a 'deceitful and highly discredited' professional.
Hegseth's recent actions raise concerns about the integrity of security processes, as he again shared sensitive information in a private chat with non-officials.
In both cases, Hegseth's response was to deflect blame onto the media, showcasing a consistent pattern of evasion regarding his own accountability.
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