Democrat Rebecca Bennett Calls on Defense Secretary Hegseth to Resign

U.S. Navy Vet: ‘Let’s put politics aside: this is unacceptable and indefensible’

SOMERVILLE, NJ — U.S. Navy veteran and Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District Rebecca Bennett is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign following the latest revelations about the classified war plans leak. Bennett’s full statement is below:

“I spent over 15 years in active military service, and saw firsthand the incredible sacrifices our service men and women make every day to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Secretary Hegseth discussing highly classified, imminent war plans on an unsecured channel not only puts our national security at risk, it puts the lives of our military at risk. 

“Let’s put politics aside: this is unacceptable and indefensible. He should resign. Congress must investigate how a lapse like this was ever allowed to happen.”

About Rebecca

A former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, officer in the Air National Guard, business leader in healthcare, and mother of two – Rebecca Bennett has always valued service. After serving her country for over fifteen years in the military and making waves in healthcare innovation, Rebecca is running for Congress to build a better future for our community. As a parent working full-time, Rebecca understands first-hand the challenges of balancing work & family while navigating inflation and the rising cost of living. In Congress, Rebecca will work to make the cost of living more affordable, create better job opportunities, and work across the aisle to make our government work better for everyone.

For more information, please visit rebeccabennettforcongress.com.