US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied a second Signal chat leak allegation. President Donald Trump has also extended his support, calling Hegseth “doing a great job” despite a new report and an op‑ed from a former Pentagon spokesperson that questioned Hegseth’s capability in the role.

According to National Public Radio, the Trump administration had begun a search for a new defence secretary after Hegseth's latest Signal controversy

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces fresh allegations of leaking sensitive information via Signal chats, including details of US attack plans on Houthi rebels. President Trump defended Hegseth, dismissing the reports as “fake news” fueled by disgruntled employees.