Pentagon Probes Signal App Use, Ignores Weapons Flow to Gaza
Yes, Peter Hegseth allegedly using an encrypted app improperly merits a New York Times piece. Critical, truly. One might wonder what 'proper use' looks like for the secure communications used by US officials, especially when those same officials greenlight weapons transfers to a conflict zone where verifiable civilian deaths from US arms are stacking up daily. The focus on Hegseth's app of choice
conveniently sidesteps the bigger question: what communications, public or private, are happening to ensure accountability for the devastation funded by American taxpayers? Perhaps the Pentagon could redirect some of that investigative zeal towards the public record of weapon flows. Like the 2023 approval of 2,000-pound bombs or the continuing expedited arms shipments, all easily traceable, unlike
app-based whispers. It seems some 'national security' concerns are more equal than others when it comes to media attention.