Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog
BBC • 12/4/2025 • Last cited 12/4/2025
Summary
A Pentagon watchdog report claims that sharing details about an attack in a group chat on an unsecured app by Defense Secretary Hegseth could have endangered troop safety. The inspector general's findings indicate that this action put military personnel at risk.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
41 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 41 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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