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2025-12-04 21:40:00 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 07163F3AA68211E6AAA1EBD3FBB0D1FE699A8A68514DF5E3D8E970DA805BE2DA
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The Inspector General found that Hegseth used Signal on a personal device to share information that was classified as "SECRET//NOFORN." Signal is not approved for classified information. Hegseth's defense was that he has the authority to declassify information. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseths-signal-chat-pentagon-inspector-general-report/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/pentagon-review-faults-hegseth-over-signal-messages-yemen-strikes-2025-12-03/
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