By sharing sensitive operational information on a group chat, in a flagrant disregard of security proposals, Secretary Hexseth has put the lives of American troops at risk. The conclusion that this report points to is damning the Secretary of Defense's lack of judgment put the lives of our troops in danger. And instead of accepting responsibility for his mistakes, as any real leader would do, the Secretary has remained defiant, has mocked this incident, and tried to label this as a witch hunt. (00:15–00:26)
CLAIM
Asserts that a report concludes the Secretary of Defense's lack of judgment endangered troops.
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