Hegseth Defends Leadership at Army War College as Yemen Messaging Fallout Grows

CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a live address to students at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

The event comes amid growing controversy over Hegseth’s reported use of the unclassified messaging app Signal to discuss potential military plans targeting Yemen’s Houthi group. The move has raised concerns over operational security and the handling of sensitive information within the Pentagon.

Hegseth’s speech at the Army War College is part of his ongoing efforts to engage with future military leaders and provide clarity on the administration’s defense policies during a time of heightened scrutiny.