Officials say the unraveling of Hegseth’s inner circle is cause for alarm, leaving some to wonder how the Pentagon would function in a national security crisis.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth allegedly shared sensitive intelligence about impending military operations in Yemen with his wife, brother, advisers, and personal lawyer, in addition to sharing similar details around the same time in the widely reported-on Signal group chat that featured a reporter unbeknownst to the other participants.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly shared sensitive information in a Signal group chat with personal contacts, which he dismisses as a "hoax."