BY Benjamin ClarkMarch 27, 2025
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House Dems suggest perjury charges against intelligence leaders over Signal chat leaks

House Democrats confronted top intelligence officials during a heated congressional hearing over the controversial disclosure of military operations in Yemen.

According to the New York Post, House Intelligence Committee Democrats suggested Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe may have committed perjury during their Senate testimony regarding the leaked Signal chat containing sensitive military information.

The contentious hearing focused on statements made by both intelligence chiefs during Tuesday's Senate Intelligence Committee testimony, where they claimed no classified information was shared in the Signal chat group.

Democratic representatives strongly contested these assertions, pointing to specific military operational details that were disclosed in the messages.

Congressional Democrats question intelligence officials' credibility

Rep. Jim Himes, the panel's ranking Democrat from Connecticut, expressed grave concerns about the potential consequences of the leak.

During his opening remarks, he emphasized the severity of the situation and criticized the Defense Department's response to the incident.

The congressman highlighted how Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chose to attack The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, instead of addressing the security breach.

Himes delivered a powerful statement regarding the gravity of the situation: "I think that it's by the awesome grace of God that we are not mourning the deaths of dead pilots right now."

Democrats on the committee systematically dismantled the intelligence officials' claims about classification levels. They referenced the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's own guidelines, which explicitly state that information about upcoming U.S. or allied attacks is automatically classified as top secret.

Contested testimonies spark heated exchanges

Gabbard attempted to defend her previous Senate testimony by stating she was recalling events to the best of her ability. She clarified that while she maintains oversight of ODNI classification guidance, the Department of Defense operates under separate classification protocols, with the defense secretary holding ultimate authority.

The intelligence chief faced particularly intense questioning about her earlier denial regarding the discussion of weapons packages in the Signal chat. When confronted with The Atlantic's published details showing specific mentions of F-18s, Tomahawk missiles, and drones, Gabbard attributed her previous response to limited recollection of the initial disclosure.

Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, who previously served alongside both Gabbard and Ratcliffe in Congress, directly challenged their credibility, stating:

The idea that this information, if it was presented to our committee, would not be classified — y'all know is a lie.

Complex classification controversy unfolds

The hearing revealed deeper complexities surrounding classification protocols and interagency coordination. While intelligence officials maintained their position that no classified information was shared, Democrats methodically presented evidence suggesting otherwise.

Representative Jason Crow from Colorado meticulously analyzed Secretary Hegseth's messages, comparing them against classification guidelines. He emphasized the Houthis' demonstrated capability to down American aircraft, suggesting the operational details shared could have compromised mission security.

Democratic committee members expressed particular frustration with what they perceived as a lack of accountability from administration officials. They criticized the defensive posture taken by leadership instead of acknowledging potential mistakes and implementing corrective measures.

Final assessment of Signal chat controversy

The explosive Signal chat leak involving top U.S. intelligence and defense officials has escalated into a serious congressional inquiry, with House Democrats suggesting potential perjury charges against intelligence chiefs Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe.

The controversy centers on their Senate testimony claiming no classified information was shared in a Signal group chat, which Democrats forcefully dispute based on published details about military operations against Houthi forces.

The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for national security protocols and administrative accountability in handling sensitive military information.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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