1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my continuing deep concern regarding reports of classified or sensitive information being shared through encrypted messaging platforms such as Signal. While these apps offer encryption, they are not appropriate channels for handling classified materials, which must be secured through authorized and monitored systems. Sharing classified information outside of proper protocols—regardless of the platform—poses a serious threat to our national security and places our military personnel, intelligence assets, and strategic operations at risk. These breaches undermine operational security, erode trust in our institutions, and expose vulnerabilities that adversaries can exploit. I urge you to take immediate steps to: • Reinforce and enforce existing protocols for handling classified information; • Support legislation or oversight that ensures federal officials and staff use secure, approved communication methods for sensitive content; • Increase accountability and education about the consequences of mishandling classified data. • Urge Sec. Hegseth’s resignation or firing for sharing classified information over signal which was improper when there’s a clear process that was not followed and unnecessary to do so with approx. 18 people who do not have a reason to know that much information • Hold others on the signal chat who should have known better than to discuss classified information on signal and with 18+ people and should have removed themselves from the chat or confronted its usage Our service members and national defense infrastructure deserve the highest level of protection. Preventing unauthorized disclosures—whether intentional or not—must remain a top priority. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.