Sen. James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, supports an investigation by the inspector general into the Trump administration’s use of the messaging app Signal to discuss a potential military attack, which resulted in a reporter being inadvertently added to the conversation. Lankford believes it is important to understand how the reporter gained access to the chat and how officials communicate with each other when they are not in a classified setting. He also defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who discussed plans for the strike in the chat, saying calls for his resignation are unwarranted.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and ranking member Jack Reed have also requested a formal review by the Department of Defense’s inspector general into the use of unclassified networks to discuss sensitive and classified information. They want to ensure that information is not shared with individuals who do not have proper clearance. Wicker has also reached out to the White House for more information on the matter.
Overall, there is growing concern among lawmakers about the security of sensitive information within the Trump administration and the potential risks of using unclassified communication channels for discussing military operations. The inspector general’s investigation and potential briefings to Congress seek to address these concerns and ensure proper procedures are in place to protect classified information.
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