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Defense Chief Faces Ouster After Chat‑App Leak

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April 21, 2025 Negative General
Defense Chief Faces Ouster After Chat‑App Leak

NPR reports the White House may replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he shared classified strike details in two Signal group chats, one including family members. President Trump dismissed the uproar as a “waste of time,” but aides are vetting successors.

What this means for you:
Leadership churn could disrupt Pentagon planning just as Middle‑East tensions rise.
Service‑members and defense contractors may see delays in approvals or funding shifts until a new chief settles in.
The episode is a reminder to lock down your own group chats—digital slip‑ups can have real‑world fallout.

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