‘You are unqualified to lead’: Hegseth grilled the signal chat, Greenland invasion plan; House climbs hearing at the major reactions of the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday faced a thorough investigation at the hearing of a militant house armed service committee, after confirming that if necessary, there are casual plans to attack Greenland and Panama if necessary. He also refused to directly respond to his use of encrypted signal chats to discuss military operations – a step that triggered bipartisan concern over the possible violations of the protocol.“Our work in the Defense Department is a plan for any contingency,” Hegseth said in response to the rape. Adam Smith’s (D-Wash) questioned whether the Pentagon had made attack plans for Greenland or Panama.Although this is the standard for preparing contingent strategies for the Pentagon, Hegseth’s vague reactions inspired a sharp rebuke from the representative. Mike Turner (R-Ohio): “I am sure as hell hopes it is not your testimony.”Hegseth tried to define the moment, saying, “We are ready to work with Greenland to ensure that it is protected from any possible threats.”The session became heated as Hegseth raised repeated questions about his alleged disclosure of operational details – including strikes and mons – was shared through signals with military authorities and family members, during the US attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The MPs pressurized him whether he had revealed the classified material, but he avoided the answer directly.“What is not classified is that it was an incredible, successful mission,” Hegseth said, sparking more backlash.Rape. Seth Moulton (D-Mass), a sea veteran challenged Hegseth on his accountability: “Will you stay responsible for yourself if the Inspector General comes to know that you have leaked the classified information?” Hegseth only replied that he works “in the President’s happiness”.In one of the most charged moments of the hearing, the rape sangudar carbajal (de-calif) told Hegseth, “You are an embarrassment for this country. You are unqualified to lead. You should simply take out hell.”Republican MPs defended Hegseth, criticizing that they called “flalgent disrespect”, while Hegseth replied, “I am happy to take arrows” which he had called difficult decisions.MPs also questioned the politicization of the army after a recent speech by former President Donald Trump at Fort Brag, where the uniformed soldiers were seen shouting and encouraged political opponents, in which Maga goods were sold nearby. Joint Chief of Staff Chairman General Dan Cain told the committee that he was unaware of any violation, confirming that the service members should remain political.Hegseth was grilled more on its stance about women and transgender soldiers. He defended cutting diversity programs and stated that he wanted the “most competent soldiers”, but avoids a clear answer on gender equality in fighter roles. “It depends on the context,” he said, arguing that the women “take a ruckusack differently.”