The Source with Kaitlan Collins Hegseth Under Fire Over Boat Strike, Signal Chat Report
Dec 4, 2025
U.S. Senator Tom Tillis from North Carolina joins to discuss a report implicating Secretary Pete Hegseth in compromising troop safety through sensitive chats. Tillis asserts the risks of such data sharing and emphasizes accountability regarding recent military strikes. He critiques Hegseth's experience in execution, while expressing concern over broader military implications and planning for actions in Venezuela. The conversation dives deep into national security and the accountability of leadership during critical military operations.
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Child Inspired By Flight Deck Visit
- A child named Bronx got to sit in a real United pilot's seat and meet Captain Andrew.
- The small interaction left a lasting, inspirational memory for his family.
Signal Use Endangered Troops
- Using Signal to share mission details can expose classified material and risk troops.
- The report found Pete Hegseth shared material marked classified without evidence of declassification.
Contrasting Roles In Two Strikes
- The live-tracking of the Yemen mission contrasts with Hegseth's claimed non-involvement in the Caribbean strike.
- President Trump publicly urged releasing strike video but offered mixed comments about which footage to show.