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Pete Hegseth Accuses Mark Kelly of Sharing Classified Information

Hegseth accused Kelly of discussing classified material and said department legal counsel would review the matter.

Pete Hegseth Accuses Mark Kelly of Sharing Classified Information
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Sen. Mark Kelly of discussing classified information during a television interview and said department lawyers would review the matter. Kelly replied that the information had already been discussed publicly and criticized the administration’s handling of the war in Iran.

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Secretary of Defense who accused Kelly of disclosing classified information

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Arizona senator accused of disclosing classified information

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Pete Hegseth Accuses Mark Kelly of Disclosing Classified Information

Outlets agree Hegseth asked Pentagon legal counsel to review Mark Kelly’s remarks about U.S. weapons stockpiles, accusing him of discussing classified information. Kelly said the information had been discussed at a public hearing. Left-leaning outlets portray the review as an effort to punish Kelly and stress his claim that he repeated Hegseth’s public testimony. Center outlets generally report the accusation, proposed review and Kelly’s response, sometimes situating them in a broader dispute. Right-leaning outlets foreground Hegseth’s accusation and legal review, while several also include Kelly’s public-hearing response.

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