- United States
- Texas
- Letter
Investigate breach of highly classified information by Secretary of Defense
To: Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Cruz, Rep. Doggett
From: A constituent in Austin, TX
March 24, 2025
The apparent breach of highly classified national security information involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is deeply concerning. Inadvertently sharing sensitive military operational details with a journalist jeopardizes operations and compromises our nation's security posture. While unintentional, such a severe lapse in judgment and failure to safeguard critical intelligence raises serious questions about Secretary Hegseth's ability to effectively lead the Department of Defense. An immediate and thorough investigation must be conducted to determine how this incident occurred and whether any laws were violated. Accountability measures, potentially including Hegseth's removal from office, should be considered based on the findings to restore public trust and send a clear message that such negligence with classified information will not be tolerated. Our military personnel and national interests depend on the judicious handling of sensitive data by senior officials.