Pressure is mounting on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid backlash over a controversial Signal group chat, as Republican voices begin to break ranks. Congressman Don Bacon, a key Republican and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has become the first sitting GOP lawmaker to openly call for Hegseth’s removal. In an interview with Politico, Bacon said, “I wouldn’t tolerate it if I was in charge,” citing Hegseth’s lack of experience and expressing concerns over his leadership. The Signal chat, reportedly involving senior defense officials and politically charged conversations, has raised serious questions about Hegseth’s role and conduct.#hegseth #trump #houthi #republicans